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Gere and wife to divorce

Policy makers deliberate on pertinent mountain state issues [ PAGE 02]

Nairobi attack puts spotlight on mall safety

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reflections

By Sandemo Ngullie

Friday, September 27, 2013 12 pages Rs. 4

To change a habit, make a conscious decision, then act out the new behavior

Terrorists kill 12 in Kashmir, PM says talks on

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UN urged to send “books not guns”

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UNITED NATIONS, SEPTEMBER 26 (AFP): With a maturity and poise that belied her tender years, Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teen shot by the Taliban for championing girls’ education stood by world leaders on Wednesday and called for books not guns.

“Instead of sending weapons, instead of sending tanks to Afghanistan and all these countries which are suffering from terrorism, send books,” she pleaded.

“Instead of sending tanks send pens,” she urged, her hair modestly covered by a scarf as she took part in the first anniversary of the Global Education First initiative at the United Nations in New York. “Instead of sending soldiers, send teachers,” Malala argued.

“This is my dream to see every child to be educated,” Malala told the gathering, building on themes of one of her heroes, Martin Luther King. “This is my dream to see equality for every human being.”

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tisuh Sazo resolved that they would immediately come together to form the Nagaland Chapter of GLOBE India. To initiate the process of integration with GLOBE India, Mmhonlumo Kikon, MLA and chairman MARCOFED has been nominated to complete this process within the next three months. Altogether, 51 elected members from 11 mountain states participated in this 1st Indian Himalayan Legislators Meet.

The second day of the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit III concluded with two thematic sessions on Water, Forest and Agriculture with Snehil Kumar, Prof. Sanjay Deshmuk and Mona Dhamakar as the main facilitators. Two parallel sessions on Policy makers Dialogue and Indian Himalayan Legislators Meet were also held.

The Policy Makers Dialogue was held at the Higher Education conference hall where a number of legislators, officials and resource dignitaries discussed on issues crucial to the mountain States of the country. “Every good policy is always based on a very good practise and every good practise has a sound policy behind it.” said Dr. R S Toli, former Chief Secretary, Uttarkhand.

Nagaland Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Benjongliba said that there is a need to set up a strategy that is essential to mountain States. “Production and marketing support and proper road linkages should be placed on priority while framing

the strategy. Due to non availability of markets the farmers are not encouraged to produce more, although the State has promising farming potential.”

Dr. Bengjongliba further added.

M.S. Rathore, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests Government of India, pointed out that infrastructural support is a must and adequate connectivity should be prioritised to minimise production problem.

Commissioner and Secretary, School Education, Imkonglemba Ao said that the mountain states need to think of long term policy, particularly in agriculture and allied sectors with aims to expand agriculture production, sale and marketing and food processing. He said this is a major concern as 70 percent of the North East people live in rural areas and depend on agriculture for their livelihood.

Representatives from Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland came up with proposals for hydro electric project in the mountain states. Dr Toli supplemented that the pros and cons of hydro power should be taken into account as a major agen-

da of the mountain states.

Talking on Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) Dr Toli stated that the number of CSS has been brought down from 147 to a manageable 60 odd, and termed it as a major re-structuring of CSS. The CSS has been re-structured under 3 schemes namely flagship schemes, subsectoral schemes and umbrella schemes. Dr Toli further said, “Any new flagship programme would be 100 percent centrally supported scheme.” He encouraged policy makers of the mountain states for working out on new flagship schemes to avail the opportunity of the 100 per cent scheme offer.

The dialogue also concluded on how CSS should be looked at, not only in terms of investment but in terms of money that has been saved. M Patton, Commissioner and Secretary planning and coordination Nagaland spoke on how all mountain states are special category states where resource is a big issue. He emphasised that maintenance of assets is a big part of the CSS program citing the example of the maintenance of roads, which is one main issue in Nagaland.

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 26 (MExN): Jailed NSCN-IM leader Anthony Shing (Ningkhan Shimray) in an open letter informed that he will begin a threeday fast from September 27 to mark the completion of three years of “illegal detention” in Tihar Central Jail. Anthony also demanded all political prisoners should be released without conditions “for the sake of strengthening the fragile peace process,” and called for an end to “killings and random arrest.”

Meanwhile, the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has expressed serious concern

with regard to Anthony’s case, who went ‘missing’ on September 27, 2010, from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International airport. A NPMHR press note pointed out that Anthony was flying in to Nepal from Bangkok on his way to New Delhi to attend the September 29, 2010 peace talks between Government of India (GOI) and NSCN-IM. It informed that “preliminary investigations initiated by a human rights group in Nepal showed that he had filled in his Disembarkation Card giving his hotel address,” and “is believed to have cleared Nepal Immigration without any problem. After

passing through Immigration, he was untraceable.”

It stated that only on October 2, 2010, due to the mounting pressure from national and international human rights groups, the Government of India “admitted to arresting him.” It informed that Anthony was picked up from Kathmandu airport and brought to Patna (Bihar) by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and since then has been languishing in Tihar Central Jail, New Delhi, on charges of procuring arms and waging war against the State (India).

Meanwhile, NPMHR has reminded that India as a signatory to the Interna-

tional Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, which states that “No one shall be subjected to enforced disappearance”.

It said that “His enforced disappearance, arrest and illegal detention is not only a violation of the convention and human rights but a strong deterrent to the ongoing peace process.”

In solidarity with Anthony Shimray and all political prisoners, the NPMHR will be observing September 27 as a “Black Day.” A candle light vigil will be held at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.

Full text of Anthony’s letter on page 4

Kohima | September 26

Kohima | September 26

PEREN, SEPTEMBER 26 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) visited Jawahar Navodaya Vidyala institute (JNV) Jalukie on September 25 along with the students who had left the institute on September 23 due to ragging by their juniors.

A press note from the NSF stated that a joint meeting with the students of class X, XI and XII of the school along with the parents in presence of the school authority and SDO (C) Jalukie was held. NSF General Secretary and Education Secretary in a note said that the “unfortunate incident at JNV Jalukie on September 23 was not based on tribal lines but it was over exercise of power by the students of class X who are endorsed by the school authority to look after the students at JNV Jalukie.”

According to NSF, students of class X, XI and XII gave assured that such an incident will never happen again and further avowed to maintain conducive atmosphere for study and peaceful co-existence amongst the students.

While expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of authority in the institute, NSF urged the school authority to strictly implement rules and regulation and impose discipline on the students within the school campus so as to avoid such unfortunate in future. The NSF appealed to all the principals and higher authority of JNV institutes in the state to be vigilant and cautious of ragging and undue exercise of power by the senior students in the institute.

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Production, marketing support, road linkages for mountain states

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NSF cautions against ragging

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the Mountain Discourse: sustainable Development

Legislators from Mountain states resolve to work together

Is that his idea of Look East policy?

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Elected members from the Indian Mountain states today resolved to come together under the banner of Indian Mountain Initiative (IMI) Pan Himalayan Legislators’ Forum. This was decided during the 1st Indian Himalayan Legislators Meet in Kohima To take the endeavor forward, Speakers for Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Chotisuh Sazo and Sikkim Speaker, Karma Tempo Namgyal Gyaltsen will jointly write to the speakers of all mountain states in India to take action within their own legislative assemblies. “This effort will be facilitated by IMI in collaboration with GLOBE India,” said Sazo, while announcing the draft resolutions at a press conference on September 26.

The resolution stated that efforts will be directed towards addressing environment related policies and legislation needed to

In this image, Dr. R.S. Toli is seen addressing the Policy Makers Dialogue at the ongoing SMDS-III at Kohima on September 26. (DIPR Photo)

address growing concerns as articulated by organizations like IMI. The meet also welcomed the Kohima declaration presented by the Indian Himalayan States Youth Summit 2013.

All the legislators and elected members present at the meeting expressed solidarity with the thoughts, concerns, expectations and suggestions detailed out in the declaration. It was further resolved that the legislators,

in groups and in their own states, would examine all issues and come back in the next summit with concrete policies, programmes and solutions.

The meet fully supported IMI and SDFN activities and supported their process and outcomes. It assured to fully help by way of better and more effective ways in the future.

All legislators of Nagaland under the chairmanship of NLA speaker Cho-

Discrimination continues Three-day fast to mark 3 years of ‘illegal detention’ towards the HiV affected

DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 26 (MExN): Seven years on, the HIV & AIDS Bill drafted to protect people living with HIV (PLHIV) from discrimination is gathering dust with lawmakers virtually choosing to sidestep the Bill. The Bill was drafted in 2006.

The Union Health Ministry after finalising the Bill in 2006 submitted it to the Union Law Ministry the same year. It took the Law Ministry almost three years to give clearance, subsequently sending it back to the Health Ministry.

According to the National Coalition on HIV & AIDS Bill, the Health Ministry did not act on it and sent it back to the Law Ministry in 2011. The Coalition is a forum - comprising various stakeholders of the Bill, including lawyers and NGOs - spread across India, which is pushing Parliament to turn the Bill into an Act of Law. At present, the Coalition is worriedly lobbying to have the Bill passed before a new government is formed in New Delhi.

Raman Chawla, senior advocacy officer of Lawyers Collective HIV/AIDS unit, is strongly of the view that the Bill must be tabled in the Winter Session of Parliament. Lawyers Collective played a crucial role in drafting the HIV Bill.

The Winter Session, according to Chawla is crucial as it is the last sitting of Parliament before the nation goes to polls in 2014. “If the Bill is not tabled in the Winter Session, the next government will have to start from scratch,” said Chawla, who along with Daisy David, advocacy associate of World Vision India are presently in Nagaland to garner support for the Bill.

Chawla and David, along with Dimapur-based

NGOs active in HIV intervention and PLHIVs outlined the importance of the Bill and its core objective, during an interaction with newspersons in Dimapur on Thursday.

Moa, a PLHIV, outlined various instances of intolerance that people living with and affected by HIV have to endure in Nagaland. It was obvious from his account that the oft repeated words ‘discrimination of PLHIVs’ starts from the family, almost turning HIV affected people into social pariahs. He said that he was even ostracised from the church because of his HIV status. In such

Amidst political apathy, movement for HIV Bill grows a scenario, protecting the confidentiality of PLHIVs is deemed crucial While highlighting the difficulties faced by PLHIVs in seeking medical attention, he said that confidentiality is seldom maintained. Children of PLHIVs are denied admission in schools, while there have been many instances when “we were denied attention by private medical practitioners in times of emergencies,” he said. Furthermore, widowed HIV+ women are shunned by their own relatives; while there have been many instances when children are told by their parents to avoid children born of HIV+ parents.

“Discrimination is deep in our (India) hearts,” said Daisy David, who recounted the resentful attitude of people towards her as

an HIV outreach worker.

Referring to the governmental support in HIV advocacy, she said that funds continue to flow but the lives of HIV affected people is not getting any better. On paper, the records may show an improving trend yet the situation at the grassroots tells a different story, she added. Of her experiences in Nagaland, she commented that it is very difficult to get PLHIVs to ventilate their problems openly because of the prevailing condescending attitude of people.

Bendangchuba of Solidarity and Action against the HIV Infection in India (SAATHI) said that most PLHIVs are not aware of schemes which can be accesses to avail help.

“We’ve seen a lot of discrimination here,” said sister Agie of Chavara Home, Dimapur.

Recounting one incident, she said that there was nobody to claim the body one person who died of complications from HIV. This month alone, 75 new HIV cases have been registered at the Home.

These are the sort of discriminations, the HIV & AIDS Bill seeks to address across the country. Right to informed consent and confidentiality, easier access to free treatment, institution of IEC (Information, Education and Communication) programmes, special provision for women and children, meaningful involvement of PLHIVs in formulation of programmes, legal immunity to targeted intervention programmes and appointment of quasijudicial authority to address violations are some of the features of the Bill. A unique feature of the Bill is the ‘antidiscrimination law,’ which seeks to bring the private sector within its ambit.

‘Morning by morning new mercies I see …’

World Deaf Day observed in Dimapur Morung Express News Dimapur | September 26

Many were moved to tears as students of the Deaf Biblical Ministry (DBM) poured out their hearts in the song ‘Great is thy faithfulness’, the theme song of the Ministry.

The occasion was the observance of World Deaf Day held Thursday afternoon at DBM premise, Dimapur with Nagaland Governor, Ashwani Kumar as the chief guest, accompanied by his wife and a host of guests including State commissioner for Disabilities, Dr. Atha Vizol.

In sign language, the students sang “Morning by morning new mercies I see...Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow”, stirring the hearts of many who take for granted the gift of hearing.

The Governor in his address confessed that

Nagaland Governor, Ashwani Kumar with invitees and students of the Deaf Biblical Ministry on the occasion of World Deaf Day on September 26. (Morung Photo)

his wife was shedding tears and that even he was overcome with emotion at the performance of the deaf students. “I think it’s high time that we evolve a universal sign language, which is applicable for the deaf as well as people who can hear”, the governor said and added such a step would help cut down the barriers of communication between the deaf and those who can hear.

Kumar stated that with rapid advancement in science and technology, the deaf or other differently abled persons have become less isolated and are now able to share their feelings and thoughts

through mediums such as social networks and mobile phones. Noticing the use of a mobile phone during a skit by the students, the governor donated Rs. 1 lakh to DBM so that every deaf student of the Ministry can own a mobile phone.

Kumar said mobile phones through its various applications like SMS, internet connectivity and vibration can help the deaf students in acquiring more information and knowledge.

Further, the governor said that the deaf should be guaranteed rights to education and economic empowerment. Lauding the pioneering mission of DBM founder and principal, Rev.

Yanger Walling and his wife, Kumar reminded that the Ministry needs the support of all section of people and not just the government. Later, the Governor inspected the handicraft exhibition displaying products crafted and made by the deaf students.

State commissioner for Disabilities, Dr. Atha Vizol said deaf people are no less than others and in many cases they prove to be “more sensitive and productive” than people who can hear. Impressed by the songs, skit, dance and recitation presented by the deaf students, the commissioner said, “Your action speaks louder than words.”

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Policy makers deliberate on pertinent mountain state issues

Kohima, September 26 (Dipr): A galaxy of policy makers, representing various states, deliberated on pertinent Mountain State issues and suggested way forward on the 2nd day of the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit III held at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Higher Education Kohima.

Former Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand and NTPC Chairman, Institute for Public Policy, Doon University, Dr. R.S Toli, presented a paper on Appropriateness of Centrally Sponsored Schemes and other Programmes for Indian Mountain States.

Dr. Toli emphasised on the visions of the Twelfth Five Year Plan which he said was for faster growth, more inclusive and sustainable, Rapid GDP growth, targeted at 9.0% per annum. He regarded it as necessary for two reasons, the first to generate income and employment opportunities needed for improving living standards for the bulk of the population and secondly to generate resources needed for financing social sector programmes aimed at reducing poverty and enabling inclusiveness,

Dr. Toli maintained.

On more inclusiveness of the Plan document, Dr. Toli said that regional growth, Poverty reduction and marginal growth has been highlighted which he viewed was important for the Mountain States.

Enlightening the Policy makers on CSS, DR. Toli informed that the numbers of CSS has been brought down from 147 to a manageable 60 odd, and termed it as a major re-structuring of CSS. The CSS has been re-structured under 3 schemes namely Flagship Scheme, Sub-Sectored Schemes and Umbrella Schemes, he furthered informed.

Apprising the gathering that henceforth any new flagship programme would be 100% Centre supported Scheme, Dr. Toli encouraged the Policy makers of the Mountain States for working out on new flagship Schemes to avail the opportunity of the 100% CSS. Participating in the deliberation, Parliamentary Secretary Agriculture, Nagaland, Dr. Benjongliba stressed on the need for setting up a strategy conducive for the Mountain States, He said production,

marketing support and linkages should be placed on priority, while making the strategy. He noted that unlike in the mainland where policy makers set strategy for production on priority, in Nagaland market linkages should be accorded priority rather than production. He pointed out that due to non availability of markets, the farmers are not encouraged to produce more although Nagaland has potential farming avenues. He also stressed on giving more importance on water harvesting, saying that Nagaland faces acute shortage of water during the lean season.

Representatives from States of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland raised their common and highly concerned hydro power issues while deliberating on the future proposal for Hydro Electric Project of the Mountain States.

Commissioner & Secretary Education Nagaland, Imkonglemba Ao suggested for a re-think of long term policy by the 11 Mountain States particularly in agri and allied sectors, so as to expand agriculture and food processing for sustainable living. He said

that except Mizoram, 70% population of the North East States is dependent on agriculture. Towards this, Dr. Toli commented that Animal Husbandry was an important scheme which could be brought under the sub sectoral pattern. With regard to the mid-day meal scheme Imkong pointed on the high transportation cost and felt that cost would be reduced if local products are allowed to be served.

Director General International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, David Molden said that he was impressed by the vision of the 12th Plan and suggested for inclusion of the private sectors.

He observed on the likelihood of more hydro power which he commented would be worth the money.

Joint Secretary Ministry of Environment and Forest, GoI, Delhi, B.M.S. Rathore, emphasized on the importance of linking the 3 goals of the policy and put forward the idea of engaging the youth, terming them as a huge resource. If we utilize the huge resource of the working age group (15-59) we will achieve the goal of faster development,

he commented.

Commissioner & Secretary Urban Development M. Patton while pointing out on the peculiar land holding system of the mountain States, remarked that delay and cost escalation are mainly due to land issues and proposed cost of acquired land to be inbuilt in the CSS. Minister Agriculture, Arunachal Pradesh, Setong Sena also participating in the deliberation dwelt on the importance of affordable technology to be made available for the policy makers, to enable them to plan out policies based on sustainable development.

“Technology changes within short span and market follows accordingly to the change in technology, so farsighted planning is required”, he maintained.

Various issues relating to skill development, vocational training education, power sector were deliberated by the participants of the mountain States. Summing up the Policy Makers Dialogue, Dr. R.S. Toli who chaired the session said “Every good policy is based on very good practices and every good practice has a sound policy behind it”.

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Food festival underway at SMDS Rashengam Ngoruh wins 3rd Himalayan Photography competition

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Delegates trying Naga cuisines at the food festival organised by department of Women Development during the SMDS-III. (DIPR Photo)

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Naga food festival is being organised by the department of Women Development to coincide with the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-III at the NBCC Convention Hall on September 26. Eight (8) Naga tribes which included Angami, Zeliang, Phom, Konyak, Kuki, Yimchunger, Lotha and

Sangtam laid out their delicacies. The delegates had a taste of Thsah (Bee) Seguo Gacha (Crab curry) Anphet (Pork & Rice cooked in bamboo) among the various mouth watering indigenous preparations. The second day of the summit will have the other remaining tribes presenting their dishes for sampling.

he Photo Exhibition of the 3rd Himalayan Photography competition 2013, organized by Sustainable Development Forum Nagaland is being held at NBCC Convention Hall, Kohima. The competition was divided into two categories namely, General and Students category. In the general category Rashengam Ngoruh and Kengshuk Chakravarty were adjudged 1st and 2nd prize respectively and consolation prizes were given to Teiro Yhokha and Sayam Chakravarty. In the students category Pezaneilie Rupreo and Erikhro-u bagged the 1st and 2nd prizes respectively and the consolation prizes were given to Tekhewulo Churhah and Vareishang Phungshok.

Data dissemination workshop Azo urge lawyers to be agent of change underway in Kohima Our Correspondent

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Zhimomi also stated that it had also released the age specific data at the naA two day Data Disseminational level and state level. tion Workshop on House Also referring to imporListing data and census info tance of data, she said, the software under the aegis of United Nations Population the Directorate of Census Fund (UFPA) which is supOperations, Nagaland got ported this workshop has underway here this mornbeen working to build couning at Zonal Council Hall. try capacity to produce reDelivering keynote adliable data, particularly dress, V. Hekali Zhimomi, because of the urgency to IAS, DCO emphasized on the meet the millennium develimportance of data manageopment goals by 2015. ment. She however, said that Stating that the millendata management is yet to nium development goals are be given the due importance associated with the targets it deserves in the state. and indicators set for all She said almost every designatories of the millenpartment likes to work DCO working on slum, nium development goals, its own set of data while houseless, disability she said these indicators it may meet certain short again depend on data data: Hekali term requirements but in that must meet internathe long run, “our develtional standards.The cenopment planning will bene- tricts as well as assets avail- sus data of India is one of the fit from a data management able to the household such comprehensive and reliable system that aims at stream- as TV, mobiles, cars, banking data. It is also the most acceslining and reconciling of data facilities etc. It gives us an sible data, she added. owned by different depart- interesting eye view of the Day one workshop ments, so if we talk about a socio-economic living con- touched on the topic “Analysis particular issue we need not ditions of people living in of Data on Housing, Househave different sets of data different parts of the state,” hold Amenities and Assets relating to it.” She contin- she said adding that hous- from Census 2011” where ued that data management ing data will be indispens- ADCO Imkongnungsang can only be made possible able for targeted planning. spoke on “Housing condition when “we share the data we Zhimomi said it had in Nagaland”, Manashi Hazhave,” adding that today’s made the census data avail- arika on “Availability of ameexercise is also an effort to- able to the public, adding nities & assets in Nagaland,” wards sharing its data with that the district level data is Angeline Achumi on “Imthe gathering. She said that available in book form and provements in the availability following the compilation of sub district level data is avail- of assets- district level analythe Census Operations, “we able in electronic format. sis,” Kilangsungla Pongener have been bringing out layShe also said that the on “Well being index from ers and layers of data that Directorate of Census Op- data on housing, amenities & systematically represents erations is working on slum assets- census 2011” and D. information right from the data, houseless data and Sarma on “ Improvement in state to the village level.” disability data and hope to sanitation- Analysis of census It had also conducted release soon.

2001 and 2011 data.”

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several workshops with the specific objective of informing and educating the people about data and its usages She said what we talk about census, we normally relate it to population and its characteristics- literacy, sex ratio, rural and urban population, etc but the housing data collected during the house listing operation is also no less important.

“It is a unique set of data that provides an insight into the housing conditions of the people in different dis-

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us during the sudden demise of our beloved father Lt.VECUPRA SWURO who left for his heavenly abode on 23rd Sept.2013 at Bethel Hospital Kohima.

Kohima | September 26

Minister for roads & bridges and parliamentary affairs Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu today called upon the lawyers to be agent of change in social reforms and other fields.

Speaking at the 34th freshers’ social of Kohima Law College under the theme “Knowledge of law, justice for tomorrow” here at the State Academy Hall, the minister also urged upon the lawyers to stand firm to protect the Constitution. Azo asked them to be a strong lawyer so that they can protect the government, the down trodden citizens as well as the public.

He stressed on the need to put hands together among the lawyers and the government to fight against social evils and malpractices.

Minister for roads & bridges and parliamentary affairs Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu during the 34th freshers’ social of Kohima Law College on September 26. (Morung Photo)

Kohima Law College Students’ Union (KLCSU) president Wekhrope Marhu stated that we are living in 21st century where

social situation is rapidly changing and constantly making a progress. “We are in a situation where politics, economic, science and

Women issues & job reservation seminar on September 28

Kohima, September 26 (mexN): The Pochury Women Organisation, Kohima, (PWOK) in collaboration with the Pochury Students Union, Kohima is organising a seminar on ‘women issues & job reservation vis-à-vis Pochury context’ on September 28 at 10:00 am at APO Building, Opposite Oking Hospital, Kohima.

Resource persons for the seminar are Rosemary Dzüvichü, Senior Professor and Adviser, Naga Mothers Association, Z. Nyusietho

Nyuthe, Joint Secretary, Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland and Ditho Katiry, Junior Scientist, Science & Technology, Government of Nagaland. Moderators for the seminar will be Vivi Nyuthe, Adviser, PWOK and Joseph Ngouri, Vice President, Naga Students Federation while reflections will be review by Rhosietho Nyuwi, Addl. Superintendent of Police, Kohima.

Abel Sor Thuer, President, Pochury Students Union will propose vote of thanks.

The programme will be led by Sawmi Leyri, President, PWOK and invocation by Keneiseno Katiry while benediction will be pronounced by Rev. Zhiwhuotho Katiry, Pastor, Pochury Baptist Church, Kohima.

PWOK President, Sawmi Leyri and General Secretary, Thsüsiethsü Kajiri in a press note has requested all Pochury elders, women and students from Higher Secondary and above to attend the programme.

ENSUS 10th annual freshers’ social function held

Your precious presence and support physically, financially and prayer brought relief and comfort our sorrows and pains which cannot be forgotten. We cannot repay you or even say a word of thanks to you individually but deeply in our hearts we pray that the Almighty God Bless you all abundantly.

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technology, education, religion has become a competing theme among nations,” he said adding that on the other hand anti-social ac-

tivities and illegal practice is very much prevailing in the society, for which “we need change and reforms.”

Urging fellow students to render best effort in acquiring quality education and equip oneself with skills in this competitive world, he said “Today, a society needs a good, faithful, sincere, dedication and God fearing lawyers and advocates to build a brighter society.”

“While embracing the task, “Knowledge of law, justice for tomorrow” carefully and thoughtfully let us take due cognizance and proceed with truth and vision towards the making of a brighter tomorrow,” Marhu added. Kohima Law College principal Akang Ao also exhorted the gathering. Hitoka Swu led the function while vote of thanks was proposed

by Keyigabuing Ndang, general secretary KLCSU.

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NBCC Youth 29th Session from today

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Kohima, September 26 (mexN): The Youth Department, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) 29th Annual Session will be held from September 27 to 29 at the Shalom Bible Seminary (SBS) under the theme “Identity in Christ” to be hosted by the Angami Baptist Church Council. The Speakers and Resource Persons includes Alongla Aier, Associate Proffessor, OTS, Bade, Achu Chang, Pastor, NCF, Pune, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, President, KBPF, Talichila, YouthNet, Rumatho Nyusou, Academic Dean, SBS. NBCC Youth Secretary, Vikuo Rhi informed in a press release that highlights of the program include praise & worship, bible study, experiential games, special presentations, music concert, business session, word of God. Each Association shall represent ten members for the session.

ACCC 4th Ghaspani-I meeting on September 28

Dimapur, September 26 (mexN): Office of the ACCC 4th Ghaspani-I has convened an emergency meeting on September 28 at 10:00 am at the Congress Bhavan Dimapur. All the president and general secretary from Siethekema, Aqahuto, Chumukedima and Diphupar units are directed to attend the meeting without fail.

Cultural extravaganza at CTC hall

Our special thanks goes to: 1.Chotisüh Sazo, Hon’ble Speaker NLA, 2. Kudecho Khamo,C.E.O. Entrepreneur Development Agency Kohima, 3. Zaveyi Nyekha, Director School Education, 4. C.Khalong Director Higher Education, 5. Vahine Thisa Jt. Director Treasury &Accounts, 6. Kovi Meyase Dy.Secretary.

Govt of Nagaland, 7. Dr.Vetsütsoyi Swüro & Family, 8. Velasa Nakro Addl. Registrar, Co-operation, 9. N.Theyo Ex. Minister, 10. Nuzota Swuro Ex.MLA, 11. Pusazo Lürü-o Vice. President N.P.F Nagaland, 12. Thepuphi Kapüh P.S to Speaker NLA, 13. Vilhouzhalie V.C.C Kohima Village, 14. Er.Khrozo & Family Kohima, 15. Tavehü Thingo, 16. Nuvotsolü Külao, Headmistress GHS Japan Riba, 17.

Melohi D.S.P, 18. Zhoisü Kezo Headmaster,GHS Chetheba, 19. Dr. Deku Ritse & family, 20. Sekhosa P.A to Speaker NLA, 21. Sovenyi Nyekha President Chakhesang Public Organization and his colleagues, 22. Zhopayi Nakhro President Chakhesang Youth Front & his colleagues, 23. NPF Phek Division, 24. NPF Youth Wing Phek Division, 25.

Chakhesang Mother’s Association, 26. Phek District Farmers’ Union, 27. Japfü Phiki Chokri Dzevi Krotho, 28. Chokri Area Public Organization, 29. Chokri Area Women Society, 30. NPF 18 A/C Chozuba, Women Wing, Youth Wing, Chokri Area Theological Fellowship, Chokri Baptist Youth Fellowship, EAC & Staff Chetheba, “B” Coy III BN B.S.F Chetheba, “B” Coy 5NAP Chetheba, Chokri Area Women Weavers’ Group, Thipuzumi Village Council, Phusachodumi Village, Chesezu Nawe, K.Bawe, K.Basa, Pheyobu, Rünguzu Nawe, Kikrüma, Sakhabama, Rihuba, Chetheba Town Adhoc Committee & Women Society, Chetheba Baptist Church, Chesezu Baptist Church, Sakhaba Baptist Church, Prayer Centre Chakhesang C.R.C, Chetheba, in-Laws from Kohima Village, Rhakhotsomi Clan Chozuba Village, Swüro Clan Chesezu, Blood donors & vehicle owners, friends & Phusachodü Union Pfütsero, leaders from R.D Block Kikrüma, Thenyizumi Union Kohima, Thenyizumi Union Dimapur, Village Council, Youth Organization Students Union, Women Society, Baptist Church, Govt. Middle School Thenyizu, St. Andrew High School Thenyizu.

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Dimapur, September 26 (mexN): The Chumukedima Area Christian Women Fellowship is organising a cultural extravaganza at CTC hall at 4:00 pm on September 27. The chairman of Impact Foundation, Dr T Lima Jamir will be the chief guest of the programme.

A host of artists from Nagaland and outside the state will perform during the programme which is being organised in aid of old age home.

NPF condemn attack on Christians

A Asangla Phom (Inset) addressing the 10th annual freshers’ social function of the Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union Shillong on September 24.

Dimapur, September 26 (mexN): The 10th annual freshers’ social function of the Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union Shillong (ENSUS) was held at Naga Community Hall, Nagaland House Complex, Shillong on September 24.

A Asangla Phom, wife

of BS Nganlang Phom, Parliamentary Secretary Land Resources, Kohima graced the function as chief guest.

A delegate of Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) attended the function as guest of honour. Honang M. Jessuhu General Secretary, Eastern

Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) exhorted the students.

The programme highlighted various ethnic presentation and songs followed by release of the 6th Annual Magazine “Alchimia” 2013 by the chief guest.

Kohima, September 26 (mexN): The NPF has vehemently condemned the barbaric attack on the Christians at Peshawar Pakistan where scores of Christian were killed in bomb attack on September 22 (Sunday) at Church compound. The strongly urge the Pakistan Government to take measures in protecting lives of minorities in their Country. NPF Asso Press, Secretary, V. Phushika Aomi in a press release stated that the NPF Central Office Bearers (parent Body) meeting was held on September 25 at Central HQ Kohima where the house resolved to fervently appeal to all the Naga political factions to shun violence and maintain Peace for development and development for peace. The house unanimously expressed its unflinching support to the dynamic leadership of Neiphiu Rio the Chief Minister and as DAN leader and reiterated its stand to appeal to New Delhi to expedite the Naga Political talk.

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‘Assam, Arunachal least developed among NE states’ gUwAhAti, September 26 (et): Two Northeastern states, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has been identified as the " Least Developed" states according to the Report of the Dr Raghuram Rajan Committee for Evolving a Composite Development Index of States.

The other states in this category include Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Odisha, Rajasthan

and Uttar .

The Report of the Dr Raghuram Rajan Committee for Evolving a Composite Development Index of Stateshas been submitted to the Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

The Committee had been asked to suggest methods for identifying backwardness of States using a variety of criteria and also to recommend how the criteria may be reflected in future plan-

ning and devolution of funds from the Central Government to the States.

Chidamabaram informed in a statement that the Committee has proposed a general method for allocating funds from the Centre to the States based on both a State's development needs as well as its development performance. The Committee has recommended that each State may get a fixed basic allocation of 0.3

per cent of overall funds, to which will be added its share stemming from need and performance to get its overall share.

Chidamabaram further informed that the Committee has come-up with a Multi dimensional Index of backwardness based on per capita consumption as measured by the NSSO, the poverty ratio, and a number of other measures which correspond to the multi dimensional ap-

proach to defining poverty outlined in the Twelth Plan.

The Committee has recommended that States that score 0.6 and above on the Index may be classified as " Least Developed"; States that score below 0.6 and above 0.4 may be classified as " Less Developed"; and States that score below 0.4 may be classified as "Relatively Developed".

Chidamabaram also stated in his Statement that the Committee has

A villager pulls his cattle to cross flood waters in Burhaburhi village, Assam. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Northeast Briefs HPC objects to Tuivai hydro electric project in Mizoram AizAwl, September 26 (pti): Hmar People’s Convention (HPC) today objected to the construction of the proposed 210-megawatt Tuivai hydro electric project in north eastern Mizoram. In a press statement, the HPC said that a number of people would be adversely affected if the Tuivai dam is constructed. “Villagers of Phuaibuang, Khawlian, Tlangnuam, Daido, Ngopa, N. E. Khawdungsei and Chiahpui situated along the Mizoram-Manipur river Tuivai would be severely affected as the wet rice cultivation and jhum areas of the villages would be submerged,” the statement said. It said that the submergence of cultivation areas would adversely affect the villagers by depriving them of their main livelihood. “The Mizo National Front (MNF) also intended to dam the river, but abandoned the project after we protested,” the statement added. Meanwhile, the Science Teachers’ Association of Mizoram (STAM) also protested construction of hydro electricity projects by construction of dams in all the feasible rivers in the state. The association proposed that only two or three proposed hydro projects, which can help not only in attaining self-sufficiency in energy, but also can be exported, should be implemented. “The dams should be selected carefully to ensure that minimum damage to the environment and natural habitat of the wildlife,” the STAM leaders said.

IAF assures Arunachal on renovation of ALGs

itAnAgAr, September 26 (pti): Renovation of eight Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) and other airfields in Arunachal Pradesh will be expedited to make them operational for defence and civilian use. The assurance was given by Air Vice Marshal Prabin Bhat from Shillong based Eastern Air Command when he along with other officers from Air Force called on Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki here Wednesday, official sources said here on Thursday. Assuring the Chief Minister to expedite the renovation of ALGs at Tuting, Walong, Daporijo, Menchuka, Pasighat, Tezu, Vijoynagar and Ziro taken over by the Defence Ministry in 2008, Bhat sought the cooperation of the state administration, sources said.

Of the eight ALGs, the one situated in Vijaynagar in Changlang district along the China border was made operational and inaugurated by former Governor J J Singh on November 18, 2011, after an AN-32 transport carrier of the IAF landed there in its inaugural flight, while work on other ALGs were progressing at a fast pace. While taking part in a calling attention motion on Chinese incursions raised

by Laeta Umbrey in the state Assembly on Tuesday last, Tuki had categorically mentioned that the non-operative ALGs are being made operational while airports would be developed in many district headquarters, including the green field airport at Itanagar for improving the air connectivity of this land-locked state.

effectively subsume what is now " Special Category".

Using the index, the Committee has identified the " Least Developed"States as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the Finance Minister added.

Chidamabaram informed that t he Prime Minister has approved the proposal to place the

report of the Committee in the public domain.

The Finance Minister P.Chidamabaram further informed that the Prime Minister has also directed that the recommendations of the Committee may be examined and necessary action in this behalf may be taken. Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs has been asked to examine the report and take necessary action, the Finance Minister added.

AgArtAlA, September 26 (iAnS): A bill proposing a 50 percent increase in the salaries of the chief minister, ministers, opposition leader and legislators was moved in the Tripura assembly Thursday.

Presenting the bill on the first day of the threeday monsoon session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tapan Chakraborty said the increase in the salaries, allowances and pensions was overdue. "The salaries, allowances and pensions of the chief minister, ministers, opposition leader, chief whip and legislators were last increased in 2009. In view of the increase in prices of various essentials and commodities, it has now become expedient to enhance the financial benefits," he added.

The minister said that due to the financial constraints of

the state, the bill limits the proposal to a nominal enhancement of their salaries, allowances and pensions.

Citing the bill's provisions, a parliamentary affairs department officials said: "Salaries of the chief minister would be increased from Rs.12,500 to Rs.18,750. Salaries of the speaker, ministers, chief whip and leader of opposition would be increased from Rs.12,300 to Rs.18,450 while those of the legislators would go up from Rs.11,500 to Rs.17,250."

The salary of the deputy speaker and ministers of state would go up from Rs.12,000 to Rs.18,000.

A former legislator would now get a monthly pension ranging from Rs.12,150 to Rs.15,190 instead of Rs.8,100 to Rs.10,125 depending on the length of membership

in the legislative assembly.

Various allowances, including the sumptuary allowance of the chief minister, ministers, opposition leader, chief whip and legislators have also been raised.

The opposition Congress has for long been demanding an increase in the salaries, allowances and pensions at par with their counterparts of other states in the country.

"It is very pitiable that in Left-ruled Tripura, the chief minister, ministers, legislators and other people's representatives are getting the lowest salary and allowances in India," senior Congress legislator Ratanlal Nath told IANS. "If the public representative do not get a minimum required salaries and allowances, it would encourage corruption, fraud and other negligence," Nath said.

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Darjeeling TMC loads ‘poriborton’ gun DArjeeling, September 26 (ht): The Trinamool Congress feels that the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) has no moral right to run the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA.) The TMC is also of the opinion that poriborton is the need of the hour in the Hills. The statement comes a few days ahead of the GTA Sabha meet slated for September 27 to elect a new chief executive member.

GJM president Bimal Gurung had resigned from the post of GTA chief on July 30th and spearheaded an agitation in demand of a separate state.

“The GJM has betrayed both the public and the government. They rallied people in the name of Gorkhaland and settled for the GTA. On the other hand after signing the GTA tripartite agreement and then being elected to office, they failed to complete the tenure of 5 years. With the UPA deciding to carve out Telangana from Andhra Pradesh, the GJM discarded the GTA and started walking the agitation path,” said Sarda Subba, general secretary, Trinamool Mahila Congress, Darjeeling (Hills.)

“After rallying the public on the streets for more than a month and also calling a bandh in the name of Gorkhaland, what moral right do they have to return back to the GTA and elect a new chief ?” questioned Subba.

The TMC has plans of opening up an organisa-

tion for adhoc GTA workers shortly.

“There were more than 6,000 adhoc employees in the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) who are now continuing in the GTA. Many of them have expressed interest to join the Trinamool Congress and will shift allegiance from the Janmukti Asthahi Karmachari Sangathan (JAKS affiliated to the GJM) to the TMC in a day or two. They have already met TMC top brass Gautam Deb,” added Subba.

Subba alleged that owing to lack of political will of certain political outfits the adhoc employees have not been regularised yet.

“We will work towards the regularisation of these employees and also filling up of vacancies in various state Government departments in

the Hills,” said Subba.

According to her TMC president chief minister Mamata Banerjee will be visiting the Darjeeling Hills in November.

“When she visit’s the Hills she will be meeting the adhoc workers owing allegiance to the TMC,” stated Subba.

“The Hills has to have a political change along with a change in mindset of the populace,” added Subba.

Reacting to reports of GJM ready to take part in the GTA sabha meetings lated for September 27, GJM central committee member Jyoti Rai said, “The GJM central committee will meet on September 27 morning to decided whether to take part in the meeting or not.”

The GTA Sabha meeting to elect a new chief will be

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imphAl, September 26 (pti): A powerful bomb exploded in interior Ukhrul district of Manipur but no casualty was reported, police said on Thursday. Sources said the explosion occurred at Phungreitang at the district headquarters at around 8.30 pm last night. No individual or group has claimed responsibility, sources said, adding that some Naga outfits were active at parts of Ukhrul district.

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Helma Begum (25) and her eight-month old boy were burnt to death when their house, made of wood and reed, was engulfed by the fire last night. Begum's husband was not at home when the incident occurred, police said adding that the neighbours informed fire brigade.

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observed that the demand for funds and special attention of different States will be more than adequately met by the twin recommendations of the basic allocation of 0.3 percent of overall funds to each State and the categorisation of States that score 0.6 and above as " Least Developed"States.

According to the Committee, these two recommendations, along with the allocation methodology,

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held at the Gorkha Ranga Mancha in Darjeeling town at noon on September 27.

Meanwhile, the sate government has translated into action the “Dies Non” threat (no work no pay.)

While most of the state government employees received 6 days of pay for the month of August (they failed to turn up for work on the remaining days in August owing to the bandh) the GTA employees received 8 days of salary.

“As per the standing order of the state government for the month of September, 6 days of salary will be deducted. If the State Government later reconsiders the 6 days of salary will be paid back,” said district magistrate Puneet Yadav.

The August bandh had continued till September 9.

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CiRCUlaTion Dated Kohima, the 26 September, 2013 No.LBR/CIF/26/89: In exercising the powers conferred under Section 6(d) of the Factories Act, 1948 and also in reference to O.M No.PLN/E&S/GEN-15/2001 Dated Kohima, the 17th June2013, issued by Chief Secretary, Nagaland Kohima, this is to inform that all the government and private factories/ unit, where in any manufacturing process (Section 2(k)) is carried on and **whereon 10 (ten) or more workers are working, or were working on any day of the preceding 12 (twelve) months, and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried on with the aid of power or in ordinary as carried on (Section 2m(i)) or ** Whereon 20 (twenty) or more workers are working, or were working on any day of the preceding 12 (twelve) months, and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried on without the aid of power or in ordinary as carried on (Section2m(ii)) shall come under the purview of the Factories Act, 1948.

Henceforth, it is therefore inform to all the occupier and manager of the factories/unit within the state of Nagaland which come under the purview of the above mentioned Sections (2m(i)&2m(ii)) shall register their factories/units with the Chief Inspector of Factories in the office of the Directorate of Labour, New Capital Complex, Nagaland, Kohima (Phone No. 0370/2270132) on or before 15th Nov.2013.

If there is any contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or of any rules made thereunder or of any order in writing given thereunder, the occupier/ manager of the factory/unit shall be guilty of an offence and shall be punishable under the provisions of Chapter X of the Factories Act 1948. ** Section 2(K) of the Factories Act 1948.** (k) "Manufacturing process" means any process for(i) Making, altering, repairing, ornamenting, finishing, packing, oiling, washing, cleaning, breaking up, demolishing, or otherwise treating or adapting any article or substance with a view to its use sale, transport, delivery or disposal, or [(ii) Pumping oil, water, sewage or any other substance; or] (iii) Generating, transforming or transmitting power; or (iv) Composing types for printing, printing by letter press, lithography, photogravure or other similar process or bookbinding [or] (v) Constructing, reconstructing, repairing, refitting, finishing or breaking up ships or vessels; th

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Tinsukia, sepTember 26 (mexn): In a bid to promote skill enhancement, employability and employment for the youth of India, Tata Motors has supported in upgrading Tinsukia ITI (Industrial Training Institute) in Tinsukia, Assam. A joint initiative between the state government and Tata Motors, the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is key in fulfilling objectives laid down in the Prime Minister’s National Skill Development Mission for Assam and India’s North Eastern States, stated a press release issued

by Tata Motors.

The Tinsukia ITI will now boast world-class facilities and training modules, promoting skill enhancement, and creating opportunities for multi-skilling. Tata Motors assisted with value addition to the ITI’s curriculum by introducing e-learning modules, cut section of engines, transmission, gearbox, wall-charts, course material, along with assistance in the upgradation of the centre’s learning facilities. Tata Motors also facilitated a 15 days training program for faculty members, on the latest automotive technologies at its plants in Jamshedpur and Pune. It also guided the ITI in establishing a Driving Training Centre, with provision of a Driving Simulator for training and enhancing driving skills. The company also donated a brand new

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vehicle to the ITI, the release said. In addition, Borah Motors, the official sales, service and spares partner of Tata Motors commercial vehicles in Tinsukia, has set up a service centre in the Institute’s premises.

Speaking on the initiative, Ravi Pisharody, Executive Director, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles said, “Reports say that the average age in India will be 29 years by 2020 and if the country is to leverage its great asset of a youthful workforce, it is imperative to impart the right skills

to ensure high employability of our people resources. We believe it is important that industry joins hands with the government to help create this skilled workforce.”

Partnering the State Government of Assam and other North Eastern states, Tata Motors will assist in upgrading nine technical institutes in the region. Upgradation works in Rowta (Assam) and Nagaon (Assam) have already completed. Tata Motors has partnered with about 130 ITIs across the country.

Nokia launches Lumia 1020 with 41 megapixel camera

new Delhi, sepTember 26 (pTi): Targetting camera aficionados, Nokia India today unveiled its much-anticipated 41 megapixel camera phone Lumia 1020, which will hit shelves on October 11. The price of the device will be disclosed on October 10 but as per estimates, it will be available in the range of Rs 47,000-Rs 48,000. It is currently selling in other markets for $800.

“We have received extremely encouraging response for our Lumia range and believe that Nokia 1020 will further strengthen our leadership in imaging, which plays a important role in the lives of consumers today,” Nokia India Managing Director P Balaji told reporters here. The dual-capture feature of the phone allows to take a high resolution 38 megapixel image and also creates a 5 megapixel picture that can be shared on social networking sites.

The device has an application called Nokia Pro Camera, which makes it easy for anybody to take professional quality images. The application allows users to click pictures first and then zoom later to get their desired shot. “It is our premium smartphone and our target mar-

ket is people who value great imaging experience. There are 50 per cent people who click pictures with their smartphones and a fraction of those are camera lovers, who are our target audience for this phone,” Nokia India, Middle East and Africa Director (smartphone devices) Vipul Mehrotra said.

The company now has 13 devices in the Lumia portfolio in India. Lumia 1020 runs on Windows 8 and has 32 GB on board storage. The company has also tied up with Vodafone wherein the customers will get free 2GB of 3G data usage for two months. Customers will also get an application voucher worth Rs 1,000 with the phone.

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n backdrop of the long-drawn case my personal decision is being made known for your valuable prayer and moral support.

Be informed that I am observing the completion of three years illegal detention in Tihar jail. This anniversary will be observed with ‘hunger strike ‘for three days starting from 27-sept. to 29 sept.2013.

This infamous day of my arrest/ kidnapping at Kathmandu airport on 27-sept-2010 will go down in the chronicle of Indo-Naga peace talks as a ‘Black day’ no matter of what no country nowhere in the world kidnap or imprison a delegate who comes to attend peace talks. In fact it has caused a colossal damage in the image of GOI and peace process. Peace is a must but peace is not made in this way through coercive policy arrest and suppression win/win solution and long lasting peace cannot be expected rather because of this unprecedented episode it has tainted Indian democracy with dark spot.

For better understanding it is pertinent to mention some of the facts: 1. Both Mr. Joel – president and Nunisa DHD –BLACK WIDOW were released to initiate peace talks.

2. All ULFA senior leaders including A.Rajkanwa chairman released on bail to re-start peace talks.

3. Ranja-Nabla Daimary- chairman

NDFB released on bail for facilitating him to sit for the proposed Peace talks. He was charged with serial bomb blast case where 94 killed and 400 seriously injured.

4. Mr. Liyaquat Shah a hardcore LET militant was granted bail after languishing more than two months in Tihar jail. He came to India under ‘Rehabilatory policy of JK state’. NIA judge I.S Mehta –the same judge of Anthony Shimray (self) released Liyaquat on bail.

5. On july 23rd, 93 political prisoners were released unconditionally by the Military Junta of Burma. It is done so with the policy to correct the past mistakes and to pave way for a fresh political negotiation.

The wind of change is blowing everywhere even in Myanmar-the land known to be modern Killing field.

Whereas big democratic country - India fails to uphold democracy values and human rights.

It is therefore, my cry ‘Released all political prisoners’ without condition for the sake of strengthening the fragile peace process.

Secondly, ‘No more killing and random arrest’.

Arrest, imprisonment and killing do not cohere with Peaceful Political negotiation. It is a mockery of peace talks; it is a betrayal to our own self. Is Naga issue less than others?

The time has come for the GOI to demonstrate its serious commitment towards the Indo-Naga peace talks.

How can we trust if there is no evidence to trust. It will not be wrong to conclude that the Naga or Nagas issue is an expendable issue before the eyes of GOI. As for Nagas being ingenious is good and golly. However, it is prudent to take Pre-emptive measures so that we will not be swallowed by political tsunami of anti-peace forces.

As for me without your support I will be like a man crying in the wilderness. It would have been impossible for Lazarus to roll away the stone of the tomb had there been no support or help of other believers. In the same way without your timely helping hands my voice will go unheard. I can do nothing absolutely nothing without peoples movement even my existence will be meaningless.

I am so grateful for your unfailing love and unceasing support for me with humble heart I would like to request you all again to join with me in the struggle for peace, freedom and for the future.

God bless you all! KUKNALIM!!!

In his service Anthony Shimray (Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, Tihar Central jail #4. New Delhi)

Responsible factors for the educational backwardness of the people of Mopong Circle

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fter many years of observation as to why Mopong Circle is still lacking behind educationally and why the HSLC result of GHS Mopong the only high school of the range is mostly nil. I have carried out a survey and have found out the main reasons of all these.

1. Frequent change of Head Masters: - Administration plays a vital role in functioning of a school and the Headmasters are the administrative head of school. But most of the Headmasters who are posted as Headmaster in Mopong High School is always in a hurry to leave the place and with the help of high ups in Secretariat or the Directorate they get transferred to their place of and as such GHS Mopong is always head-less which hampers the proper function of the school as it becomes a free style school.

2. Lack of Science teach-

er: - GHS Mopong is without a science teacher since 2009. Mr. R.S. Bhakta B.Sc who was appointed as science teacher and posted at GHS Mopong was transferred along with post to GHS Chen and since than no one has come to replace him. Many applications, representations and memorandum were submitted in this regard through KSU by Mopong Town students union and Mopong Hongkong students union to bring the transferred teacher back or to appoint a new one in his place. But till date no science teacher has been posted in the school and as such the students are deprived from being taught properly.

3. Deployment of Proxy teachers in Primary, Middle and High School: - A strict resolution and order was issued by the Govt. of Nagaland and various students’

organization against deployment of proxy teachers in educational institution, but the implementation part has not been carried on strictly. I have discovered that deployment of proxy teachers is at the most in interior schools in almost all the schools. A qualified is appointed as a teacher in either a high school, middle school or a primary school, but He/She after submitting his/her joining report, he/she finds and keeps an under qualified teacher in his/her place in the school, paying a lumsum from his/ her salary to teach in the schools. This factor is spoiling the future generation at the most. It is for this reason that a child coming from primary school and taking admission in class 6 and 7 can’t even read and write properly. Primary school enjoys holidays most of the days in a week. Hence un-

less some befitting action is taken against the culprit the education system cannot be improved and the backwardness of the people in educational field can never come to an end.

Now my question is who is to be blamed for all this?

Who can sort-out the problems faced by the people of Mopong circle?

I certainly feel that the govt. has to take the responsibility for all this. It is because of their flexible rules and regulations that the teachers are going in their own way.

Hence I would like to request your deem authority to look into the matter seriously and find out some proper solution so as to raise the educational standard of the people of Mopong circle.

W. Nyamnyei Konyak Vice President’ ACCC 48th Moka.

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The Morung Express

Friday 27 September 2013

WTD: NHRA vows to promote tourism industry

Dimapur, September 26 (mexN): This year’s World Tourism Day centres on “Tourism and Water: Protecting our common future.” It underlines tourism’s responsibility and needed commitment to preserving the world’s vital water resources.

Therefore, commemorating the same, Nagaland Hotels and Restaurant Association (NHRA) is organizing a social work on September 27 here, where its members and their employees will clean and paint the old over bridge (Tragopan Point to Burma Camp) from 6:00 am onwards.

NHRA noted in a statement that as a trillion dollar economic sector, tourism is a powerful force capable of tackling the water is-

sue by offering effective solutions geared towards a more sustainable water future. With over one billion people traveling internationally each year, tourism can also be an important vehicle of raising awareness and changing behaviors, it said. World Tourism Day (WTD), according to NHRA will be a unique opportunity to examine the challenges facing water management in tourism and the measures being undertaken by the sector to protect and promote water resources, while creating benefits for local populations around water tourism destinations.

It further pointed out that tourism industry is growing rapidly and is only next to petroleum

industry. Government of India is also focusing towards the development of tourism industry in the Northeastern region and as such for the second term in a row is going to organize International Travel Mart. Second Mart is going to be held at Tawang in October 2013, wherein International as well as domestic buyers and sellers will participate, the note informed.

Meanwhile, it affirmed that Nagaland can generate its own source of income if tourism industry is focused properly. It will not only increase the inflow of the tourist, but also increase the sale of souvenirs and indigenously made products. Being the land of festival, natural beauty with

Our Correspondent

First Name

Surname Gender Rinky Gogoi F Ramu Thapa M Mughakali Achumi F Limekali Shohe F Lima Sünüp Jamir M Taliyala Walling F Khrielieü Zumvü F RohitVerma Verma M Kakishe Yeptho M Sevotolü Kezo F Nagaholi Sheqi F Meryli Ngullie F Ritvik Krishnan Srivastava M Ilovily Sumi F Radetolü Ringa F Kerhenuo Kire F Petevizo Rio M Maongkaba Jamir M Ketou Thorie M Rahu Venuh M Thenuneinuo Dzüvichü F Tolino Chishi F Akivikali Chophi F Petsüsetuo Liezietsu M Thashai. K Thashai F Noleto Thapo M Mhayani Murry F Lipokrenla Aier F Rongsenchila Longchar Atobo Swu M Boniface Adilen A M Md. NurulHasan Ansari M

Name of school / College

Kohima Science College Kohima St. Joseph's School Kohima St. John's High School Dimapur Little Star Hr. Sec. School Dimapur Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School Dimapur St. Paul Hr. Sec. School Dimapur Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School Kohima Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School Dimapur Mezhü Hr. Sec. School Kohima Rüzhükhrie GHSS Kohima Kohima college Kohima Little Flower School Kohima PranabVidyapith Hr. Sec. School Dimapur St. Paul Hr. Sec. School Dimapur St. Mary's Cathedral Hr. Sec. School Kohima Dainty Buds School Kohima The Vineyard School Kohima Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School Kohima Kohima Science College Kohima G. Rio School Kohima Baptist Hr. Sec. School Kohima Little Flower School Kohima Little Star Hr. Sec. School Dimapur Khedi Baptist School Kohima Mt. Sinai Hr. Sec. School Kohima The Vineyard School Kohima Model Hr. Sec. School Kohima Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School Dimapur Queen Mary's Hr. Sec.School Mokokchung Christian Hr. Sec. School Dimapur Senayangba GHSS Mokokchung Saramati View Modern School Kiphire

walk away with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, runner-up Rs. 30,000, third Rs. 15,000 and fourth Rs. 10,000. They

will also get trophies and citations. The first three winners in Extempore and Elocution will get cash of

Rs. 10,000, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000 respectively for both event along with citations and trophies.

moN, September 26 (Dipr): Parliamentary Secretary for Transport P. Paiwang officially handed over a plot of land for cremation to the Hindu Community of Tizit in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner Mon, Angau. I. Thou (IAS) on September 24. The Parliamentary Secretary also handed over the cash money in the presence of DC, Mon to the Hindu Community to be paid to the landowner for the crematory site.

P. Paiwang stated that providing the land was not just for the sake of fulfilling his commitment, but to maintain peace and harmony and to build good relationship between every community residing in Tizit. He urged upon the Hindu community to maintain the land properly for unique beautification of Tizit, and not use it as crematory site alone.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner, Mon said the donation is a sign of unity in diversity and urged upon the Hindu community to live in peace and harmony with other community of Tizit. She also sought co-operation from various sections of community of Tizit area in maintaining law and order in the area.

The Hindu community also thanked the Parliamentary Secretary and the DC for their love and concern for the Hindus living in Tizit.

Earlier the Parliamentary Secretary, accompanied by DC, SDO Civil Phomchign, SDPO Tizit, DPRO and public leaders of Tizit inspected the site for construction of Nagaland Check Gate and three rooms building for duty personnel of Nagaland Police at Namsa.

East Rural livelihood Project (NERLP), under Ministry of DoNER, funded by World Bank has released the first grant to 11 Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Chendang Village in Tuensang. The District Project Manager, Takum Chang handed over cheque of Rs. 2,20,000 to 11 SHGs. This amount will be used by the SHGs as capital amount for inter lending within the members, a press release received here said.

Takum Chang highlighted that in Tuensang district, over 3000 functioning SHGs could be formed and the project could invest around 30 crores for taking up various livelihood activities to enhance rural economy.

However, he reiterated that this investment, in the form of grant, will not

grant is possible only for functioning SHGs where the members are actively undertaking their livelihood activities and executing true SHG concept. The Project will also support Community Development Group, skill development for youth, Producer Organizations, community federations and innovative sub-project.

Meanwhile, the Chendang Village Council has signed an agreement with Project officials that if any SHG misappropriates the grant given by the project, the council will ensure the reimbursement of grant to the project. The reimbursed grant will be reinvested in other working SHGs of the same village.

Any Government fund or project will be withheld till the issue of misappropriate

NERLP will cover two districts each in four states of Northeast namely, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. In Nagaland, Peren and Tuensang district will be taken up in this project. This project is for a period of five years. The total cost of this project is Rs. 683.2 crore.

The main issue which hampers the developmental process of the North East region, according to the press release is multidimensional and complex, involving the inability to satisfy basic needs, lack of control over resources, lack of education and skills, poor access to water and sanitation etc.

Based on this, North East Rural Livelihood Project is aiming at livelihood promotion by reducing rural poverty.

vacuum created by his death in the Zeliangrong community will be difficult to fill,” he added.

expressed shock and grief at the sudden death of Dr Thino Zeliang, retired director of the department. In a condolence message, the department acknowledged that late Dr Thino was a humble, honest and most dedicated officer who served the department with devotion. Further, stating that his death has created a void among the professional, it prayed to God to provide strength, solace, and comfort to the bereaved family.

void, while adding “His monumental work in the field of co-operative dairying for the rural masses shall always be remembered and cherished.”

retired Director, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry from Poilwa Village, Peren district. In a condolence note, ZBN acknowledged that Dr. T.Zeliang was one of the most dedicated officers who rendered his best services to the Government sincerely till his retirement. He was one of the most prominent Zeliangrong elders who in various capacities served his community, an elder whom his people loved, admired and honored as guardian, the note stated. “His death has brought a great loss to Zeliangrong people which will be difficult to fill the vacuum for generation to come.” Zeliangrong people will cherish the inspiration and the good deeds he has left behind, it added. ZBN and the people of Peren district further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God Almighty may grant them comfort and solace in this time of sorrow.

GPRN CAO UT cautions

Paiwang donates land World Bank project starts funding sHGs Septem- be given just for formation grant is settled satisfactorito Hindus for cremation Dimapur, ber 24 (mexN): North of SHGs. In this project, the ly, the note said.

CONDOleNCes OffeReD TO DR THiNO ZeliANG

Chief Minister: Chief Minister of Nagaland on behalf of the Government of Nagaland has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr Thino Zeliang, former director of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department, who died on September 25.

Expressing sadness over the news, the CM in a condolence message called Dr. Thino a dedicated government officer, who rose to top position through dedication and hard work. “He was an exemplary officer, always approachable and open to the public, freely offering his help and services to those in need,” the note read. Further, the CM said Dr Thino was also very active in community service and became one of the most respected elders among the Zelaingrongs. He also served as the chairman of the Zeliangrong Literature Board and under his initiative and leadership, the Zeme language dictionary was published in 2009. “The

District

The grand finale of the 2nd edition of Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship 2013 jointly organized by Fountain Club Kohima and State Council of Educational Research Training (SCERT) Nagaland will take place on September 27 at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima.

The organizer has announced 32 finalists to vie for top honours in spelling bee championship, which will start from 9:30 am onwards on September 27.

(See Box) Meanwhile, extempore and elocution competition was conducted successfully here today, heralding the 50th anniversary of Nagaland statehood.

The closing and prize distribution ceremony will take place on September 27 at 4:00 pm with T. Imkonglemba Ao, IAS, commissioner & secretary for school education & SCERT as the guest of honour.

Fountain Club chairman Neizokhotuo Belho will propose words of gratitude.

The champion of Spelling Bee competition will

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is seen looking at the photographs that were on display during the 3rd Indian Himalayan Photography Competition 2013. The competition is part of the Sustainable Mountain Development SummitIII Nagaland in Kohima on September 25. (Morung Photo)

ZuNheboto, September 26 (mexN): 21 Assam Rifles carried out a search operation at New Colony Zunheboto Town and apprehended two NSCN (Khaplang) cadres, namely SS Lt Kivito Sema and Leacy Bokavi Sema along with one AK – 56 rifle, one 7.62 mm pistol and ammunition. A press release issued by the AR informed that the apprehended cadres were further handed over to Zunheboto police station.

Meanwhile, in a separate operation in Kiphire, 7 Assam Rifles recovered a huge cache of weapons from the house of one seoli Sangtam on September 24.

According to a press release by AR, the search in the house was carried out based on specific input regarding arms manufacturing and storage of illegal weapons. The seized weapons included six .22 Rifles, Five .22 Pistols, two revolvers along with ammunition

other citizens are likely to join the social work. NHRA has been observing WTD since its inception. Last year, the Association observed the day by organizing cultural event, quiz, drawing, and extempore speech competitions for school students. In 2011, a special discount of 20% was provided to the guests on the occasion of the same.

NHRA has extended its greetings to everyone on WTD and vows to continue working towards the promotion of tourism industry in Nagaland. It has urged the citizens and stake holders to work at their own level to sensitize others about the benefits and promotion of Nagaland as tourist destination.

2nd Nagaland spelling bee c’ship grand finale today Kohima | September 26

AR apprehends

various scenic destination and rich cultural heritage, Nagaland it said, has an ample opportunity for the growth of tourism industry. “We need to develop and reap the benefit of the same in a planned way and should sensitize everyone in our state about the benefits of the same.”

Further, it stated tourism is one of the most effective ways of redistributing wealth and also has a multiplier effect on the economy, by moving money into local economies from other parts of the country and overseas. It brings income into a community that would otherwise not be earned and shared within the host population, the note added.

Around 50 plus members and

TR Zeliang: Expressing pain to hear of the demise of Dr Thino Zeliang, former Director of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department, Minister TR Zeliang in a condolence note stated that Dr Thino was a well educated and dedicated Naga officer among Zeliang community. He worked tirelessly for the welfare of the Nagas and also to uplift the downtrodden of backward communities, TR Zeliang said. “I observed him as a great human in nature, polite, gentle, and God fearing personality.” Further, he stated that his untimely demise has created a great vacuum among the Zeliang community in general and Poilwa village in particular.

Dept of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry: The officers and staff of Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry has

DIMUL: Dimapur district Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (DIMUL) has expressed great shock over the demise of Dr Thino Zeliang.

The deceased was associated with the organization since its inception and contributed immensely in nurturing the Union as chairman from July 2002 till November 2010, according to a note issued by the milk union. The chairman and board of directors have expressed deep sense of loss and

Zeliang People’s Organization Dimapur: Zeliang People’s Organization (ZPO) Dimapur has expressed shock over the news of the death of Dr Thino Zeliang. Late Dr Thino rendered his service to the government under the Department of Veterinary and retired as Director, but the government later inducted him to be chairman of Dimul Corporation Pvt Ltd in Dimapur, informed ZPO Dimapur.

Stating that his death has created a vacuum, ZPO condoled with the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty God give strength and courage to them to bear the sadness.

ZBN: Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland (ZBN) has offered its deepest condolences on the demise of Dr. Thino Zeliang,

Dimapur

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MEx FILE ENWOKU general session on Sept 28 Kohima, September 26 (mexN): Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation Kohima Unit (ENWOKU) has convened its third general session on September 28, 10:00 am at Ongma Kiti, Old Minister’s Hill. Therefore all the eastern women within Kohima town have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

DAKK general body meeting

Dimapur, September 26 (mexN): Dimapur Ajiqa Kughuko Kuqhakulu (DAKK) has convened a general body meeting on September 29, 1:00 pm at the Union banker’s residence at Xuvihe Colony, Dimapur. Therefore, all the members have been requested to attend the meeting.

DC Kohima informs on training schedule for BLOs

Kohima, September 26 (Dipr): Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Kohima has informed all concerned that training of BLOs of Kohima Sadar with BLOs of 8-Western Angami, 9-Kohima Town, 10-Northern Angami-I, Sadar BLOs of 11 Northern Angami-II and Chotobosti-Upper-I, Lower-I and II under 14 Southern Angami A/Cs will be held on September 30 (Monday) in the Conference Hall of DC Kohima at 11 am with the DC & DEO, ADC & ERO, SDO Sadar & AERO and the AEO Kohima. In this first programme, all the Administrative Officers of the District Headquarters including the outposts with their Assembly Level Master Trainers (ALMTs) and Designated Assistants of VRECs have been directed to attend. Draft rolls and training materials for all, including the sub-divisions will be issued on the same day. Thereafter, training for the rest of BLOs will be held in respective subdivisions on October 1, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to be conducted by respective Administrative Officer/AERO and ALMT as per schedule given above.

DC Mkg convenes meeting

moKoKchuNg, September 26 (Dipr): Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Murohu Chotso has informed all Administrative Officers and Chairmen of all Village Councils under Mokokchung District that a meeting will be held on October 8, from 12:00 noon at Town Hall Mokokchung to discuss the developmental matters under 13th Finance Commissioner Award. He has also informed that Chairmen of Village Councils to attend the meeting along with two village council members without fail.

Patton to grace CAN conference

Kohima, September 26 (Dipr): Minister of Forest & Border Affairs, Nagaland, Yanthungo Patton will be gracing the 30th anniversary conference of the Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) as the Chief Conferrer, on September 28 at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) Kohima. The President, All India Catholic Union, Eugene Gonsalves and the Bishop of Kohima Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil are the Guests of Honour. The Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) is the apex body of all the tribal Catholic Unions of Nagaland. The CAN is an affiliated member of All India Catholic Union (AICU). Delegates from all over the State will be arriving on September 27 to attend the conference which will conclude on September 29, 2013.

Ex-servicemen informed

Dimapur, September 26 (mexN): All Defence exservicemen of Dimapur and Peren districts are informed to submit the following information to the Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Dimapur immediately: Date of enrolment, Date of disch/pension, Home/present address, Name of NOK, whether holding Smart Card (Yes or No) ECHS/CSD, and Bank Account number.

Training of BLO under Wokha on Oct 1

WoKha, September 26 (mexN): In connection with the ensuing Summary Revision of Electoral Roll with reference to January 1, 2014 as the qualifying date, training of Booth Level Officers under Wokha district will be held on October 1, 11:00 am at the Deputy Commissioner Office’s conference hall, Wokha. Draft roll and relevant forms will also be issued during the training. All concerned have been directed by Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Vyasan R to attend the said meeting without fail.

Vibrant Acoustic: A musical night

Dimapur, September 26 (mexN): The Changki Students’ Union Dimapur (CSUD) is organizing “Vibrant Acoustic”, a musical night featuring various artists on October 12, 2013 from 5:00 pm onwards at IMC Hall, Dimapur. The musical night, according to a press release issued by the Union is a fundraiser for the forthcoming General Conference cum Sports Meet to be held at Changki village in the early part of 2014. Commissioner & Secretary to the Chief Minister L Abeio Kire will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Therefore, CSUD has requested all its members, parents, in-laws, friends and well wishers to come and see the show.

Public SPace

Lieut Col Rtd Kilonser and caretaker CAO UT Ape Venuh reiterates on the ongoing issue of banning contraband items such as liquor, drugs and marijuana (ganja). Besides repeated warnings and steps taken to stop the same, some are still doing their best to go against the will of the government, which it is doing in the lager interest of our society commemorated with the Azah of the GPRN government, but not against any individual.

It therefore, asserted that if those caught while transporting the same would seize both the vehicle and the materials and would not be released.

The purpose of controlling the same is to let our Naga youths find a better and brighter future instead of remaining under the influence of those evils hence losing their future where above mentioned could literally be termed as the root cause of evil both in family and society. It is to be strongly noted that all

this activities are against the norms of Christianity while we declare ourselves as Christians, and a Land for "Christ".

Hence, people involving in the same would definitely invite problem and curse to themselves as well as their generation in the sight of God and man because man is a special creation of our Almighty God hence more or less God's creation were being spoiled and shortened by poisoning them with the same.

The CAO once again cautions woman fold involved in prostitution to immediately stop before facing consequences.

Further, it urged all concern form all communities to caution their own people lest the name of the community be put to shame.

In conclusion, it is learned that some individuals are collecting money from businessman in the name of CAO UT. Therefore, they are warned to immediately cease their activity or would instigate severe punishment. Further phone No.9774057292 can be contacted if any related issue arises.

Ape Venuh Lieut Col Rtd Kilonser and caretaker CAO UT

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The Morung Express FrIDAy 27 sEPTEmbEr 2013 vol. vIII IssuE 264

Along Longkumer Consulting Editor

Re-think Development

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ecently there has been quite a lot of talk and publicity over the development plans of the State government, especially related to road connectivity. Construction of a superhighway along foothill areas of Nagaland, envisaging linear cities along this road leading to urbanization and industrialization of Nagaland, embarking on a new policy of setting up Special Development Zones (SDZs) so as to further facilitate such development along the foothills, these were some of the ambitious plan announced by the Chief Minister. Similarly, several road projects have been lined up for the commercial hub of Dimapur. This includes the construction of a service lane on both sides of NH-29 between Purana Bazar and Chumukedima.

In fact, towards implementation of the proposals and also for overall improvement of roads in the commercial hub, a High Powered Committee (HPC) has been formed. From the viewpoint of development, all these are welcome initiatives and hopefully our roads (and connectivity) will see a vast improvement in the days to come. While we should be proud of the fact that places like Dimapur and Kohima have become among the fastest growing not just in the region but at the all India level, perhaps what is of concern is the lack of planning leading to disproportionate and haphazard growth. More development or fast growth need not translate into better living and quality of life. We need to step back for a moment and appraise ourselves as to where our development process is taking us.

According to a recent workshop on ‘transport and climate’ organized by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the way a city is designed and planned can have farreaching implications for the congestion and pollution problems. As per the experts attending the workshop, it was pointed out that the urban design of Delhi has led to an increase in travel distances and urban sprawl. The CSE has given its review of current challenges and their solutions, which should be of interest to our policy makers in the State. In short, the CSE points out that the original design of Indian cities was more compact and it promoted walking and cycling. “Growing sizes of cities and their bad design is leading to urban sprawl, increasing travel distances and time, leading to congestion, global warming and pollution”, it states. Interestingly, detours (alternative routes or diversions) caused by “car-centric infrastructure” like flyovers, signal-free corridors and foot over-bridges can increase carbon emissions as a result of “longer motorized trips”.

Interestingly, there was a suggestion in the past to restrict motor vehicles from plying in certain zones of Dimapur and to instead promote the more environment friendly rickshaws (or walking). Sadly such bold ideas did not find any takers within the government establishment. In fact in Dimapur, the number of cycle rickshaw is dwindling and in its place we have fuel guzzling vehicles jostling for every available space leading to more traffic jams and not to forget the pollution and noise level going up.

So what is the way forward? The CSE calls for policy interventions at the central and state government levels to have public transport, walking and cycling oriented urban design.

Just for example, some global cities have enforced caps on car sales. While it may not be possible to correct what we have already done to places like Kohima and Dimapur, perhaps we need to apply new thinking into designing our future towns and district headquarters. As we all know, the State government has been talking about developing new townships across Nagaland. More care should be taken to plan them well—in tune with new scientific knowledge available. Our government must ensure that our town planners, scientists, engineers, technologists are given the necessary support and opportunity to upgrade their knowledge, expertise, or skills so that they can learn and apply them in the local context of Nagaland. In general, a rethinking is required on what development ought to be and how it should be done.

(Feedback can be send to consultingeditormex@gmail.com)

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Anjuri Nayar Source: IANS

‘Bollywood has no stories to tell’

ohn Abraham, who has been propagating off-beat and "sensible" films in a space full of masala entertainment, believes that Bollywood currently lacks "sensible" stories to tell. "We lack stories. We have no stories to tell. We put five songs with five comedy scenes and say it's done," John told IANS in an interview.

That's one reason why the 40-year-old is loving and enjoying every bit of his new role as a film producer. Thanks to it, he is being able to serve the audience with eclectic movies - the entertaining "Vicky Donor" and the engaging "Madras Cafe".

"I love the role of a producer because I make the kind of films which I want to make. I make sensible films. I think 'Vicky Donor' and 'Madras Cafe' are examples enough about the cinema which I want to propagate," he said.

John, who has been in the film industry for a decade, is all for a healthy mix of genres at the box office. "While we keep making formula films, as a producer and an actor, I want to say let's make sensible films which the audience will accept. I want to thank them for accepting a film like 'Madras Cafe'," he said of his movie, which focusses on the Sri Lankan civil war.

In fact, now John, a former supermodel, himself is open to the idea of producing a masala film. "I'd love to produce a big masala film, and I will make sure that you are genuinely entertained by it," he said. As an actor, he admits it has been "important to be a part of commercial films and to entertain people". "At the end of the day, people want to laugh and enjoy. But if I am doing a 'Race 2', 'Housefull 2', 'Dostana 2' or a 'Welcome Back', it is important that I make sure that a 'Madras Cafe' is also made. "John Abraham is known to do a mix of films. If I do a 'New York', I will do a 'Kabul Express' as well. It is important to balance it out," John added.

He says it's been fun to be a part of true blue Bollywood entertainers. "I don't regret it. They are fun. I am not condescending towards them, but it is good to have a balance of both. I love slapstick comedy. The best case in point is 'Chennai Express'. I am sure I will enjoy it. But I feel it is interesting to make a 'Madras Cafe'," he said. Irrespective of the genre, the story line is prime. "I feel that only a good story line can get you respect. Commercial is a by-product, you will make money... but a good story line will get you respect," said John.

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C O M M E N T A R Y

Nicholas Shaxson

The paradox of poverty from plenty Is finance like crude oil?

Countries rich in minerals are often poverty-stricken, corrupt and violent. A relatively small rent-seeking elite captures vast wealth while the dominant sector crowds out the rest of the economy. The parallels with countries ‘blessed’ with powerful financial sectors are becoming too obvious to ignore

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hile serving as the Reuters correspondent in oil-rich Angola in the mid 1990s, I wondered how such a ‘rich’ country could suffer such poverty. The shortest answer at the time was ‘War’. Angola’s conflict had many causes, but without the diamonds to fuel rebel leader Jonas Savimbi’s army, not to mention the government’s offshore oilfields, it would have been less bloody, and shorter.

As I arrived in Angola in 1993 a British academic, Richard Auty, was putting a name to a then poorly-understood phenomenon: what is now widely known as the ‘Resource Curse’. Countries that depend heavily on natural resources like oil or diamonds often perform worse than their resource-poor peers in terms of human development, governance and long-term economic growth. Studies by renowned economists such as Jeffrey Sachs, Paul Collier, Terry Lynn Karl, Joseph Stiglitz and many others have now established the Resource Curse in the academic literature, and in the public mind too.

A weak version of this Curse, which few would disagree with, holds that resource-dependent countries tend to be bad at harnessing those resources to benefit their populations. The windfalls are squandered. A stronger version is more surprising: natural resources tend to make matters even worse than if they had been left in the ground, leading to higher rates of conflict, more corruption, steeper inequality, deeper absolute poverty, more authoritarian government, and lower long-term economic growth. I am in no doubt that the stronger version of the curse applied to Angola on all these metrics when I lived there.

To be fair, the wider cross-country evidence here is more complicated. Some countries like Norway that already have good governance in place before resources are discovered seem to fare relatively well – but being rich first is no guarantee of success either.

Michael Edwardes, the former chairman of ailing British car manufacturer British Leyland, spoke of this with some prescience in 1980, following the OPEC oil price shocks: “If the cabinet does not have the wit and imagination to reconcile our industrial needs with the fact of North Sea oil, they would do better to leave the bloody stuff in the ground.” Even if some rich countries can suffer from mineral windfalls, it is poor, badly governed countries that tend to suffer the most. The picture also varies with the global commodity price cycles: things look particularly bad during troughs in these cycles – as in the mid 1990s – and look less bad, at least on the surface, in the boom years.

How do we explain this ‘curse?’ The explanations fall into three main categories. First is the so-called “Dutch Disease.” Large export revenues from oil, say, cause the real exchange rate to appreciate: that is, either the local currency gets stronger against other currencies, or local price levels rise, or both. Either way, this makes local manufactures or agriculture more expensive in foreign-currency terms, and so they lose competitiveness and wither. Much higher salaries in the dominant sector also suck the best skills and talent out of other sectors, out of government, and out of civil society, to the detriment of all.

Overall, the booming natural resource sector ‘crowds out’ these other sectors, as happened when many oil producers saw devastating falls in agricultural output during the 1970s oil price booms.

Finance-dependent economies, it turns out, suffer a rather similar Dutch Disease-like phenomenon, as large financial services export revenues in places like

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tephen Hopgood is right when he says that there is a crisis in the way human rights are conceived from the perspective of the global North, and calls for a "transnational kind of movement" that recreates, reinvigorates and takes forward human rights in the times of globalisation. For him, human rights are to be redefined in a "post-western world." The path suggested by Hopgood finds a congenial space in openGlobalRights, a "multilingual project aiming to bring people of the south and north together in a discussion about the future of human rights."

Indeed, this "new kind of debate" holds the key for a different conceptualisation of human rights, one which advances the struggle for global justice.

The conventional eurocentric understanding of rights does not allow for a comprehensive history of rights.

Emerging from historical events like the French Revolution and the atrocities of World War II, and from accompanying landmarks such as the Declaration of the Rights of Man, human rights were adopted as a response to absolutism and totalitarianism. Born in these specific circumstances, rights have been mainly conceived as shields to protect individuals from abuse by their own governments.

Understandings of social and economic rights have been part of the same western canon. Though political ideologies cleaved this tradition during the Cold War, Karl Marx’s critique of individual rights, as well

Children pick through rubbish dumped beside a Sonangol (Angolan state oil company) complex. Angola is the second largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa.

the United Kingdom or the tax haven of Jersey raise the cost of housing, of hiring educated professionals, and the general cost of living. A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) study last year found that financedependent economies tend to grow more slowly over time than more balanced ones, and noted that, by way of partial explanation, ’finance literally bids rocket scientists away from the satellite industry’. My short Finance Curse e-book, co-authored with John Christensen, provides plenty of detail on this.

A second standard explanation for the Resource Curse is revenue volatility. Booms and busts in world commodity prices and revenues can destabilise the economies of countries that depend on them, further worsening the crowding-out of alternative sectors.

Gyrations in the world oil price – from below $10/ barrel in the late 1990s to well over $100 within 10 years – have played havoc with budgeting in many oil-dependent countries, often with terrible effects on economic and political stability and broad governance. Those alternative sectors that were crowdedout during the booms aren’t easily rebuilt when the bust comes: it is a ratchet effect. Again, there are close parallels with the financial sector, a source of great volatility, as the latest global financial crisis shows.

Britain’s industrial base, decimated by (among many other things) over-dependence on the financial sector, is proving slow to recover, post-boom.

The third category for explaining the Resource Curse – the biggest, most problematic, and the most complex – falls under the headline ‘governance’.

Why do natural resources tend to make governments more wasteful, corrupt, and authoritarian? A big part of the answer lies in the fact that minerals in the ground provide unproductive economic ‘rents’: easy, unearned money. As the Polish writer Ryszard Kapuscinski so brilliantly put it: "Oil is a resource that anaesthetises thought, blurs vision, corrupts. Oil is a fairy tale and, like every fairy tale, it is a bit of a lie. It does not replace thinking or wisdom."

When easy rents are available, rulers lose interest in the difficult challenges of state-building, or the need for a skilled, educated workforce, and instead spend their energies competing with each other for access to a slice of the mineral ‘cake’. While those neglected sectors wither, this competition among ‘godfathers’ can lead to overt conflict, particularly in ethnically diverse societies, but it can also lead to great corruption as each player or faction in a government knows that if it does not act fast to snaffle a particular mineralsourced financial flow, another faction will. This is the recipe for an unseemly, corrupting scramble.

The financial sector, likewise, contains a multitude of potential sources of easy ‘rents’. A secrecy law, for instance, has long been a source of rents for Swiss bankers, who haven’t needed to do much else apart from watch the money roll in. More grandly, the network of British-linked secrecy jurisdictions scattered

around the world, serving as ‘feeders’ for all kinds of questionable and dirty money into the City of London, is another big source of rents for the financial sector. Financial players’ special access to information is another. Martin Berkeley, a former British banker, described one mechanism deployed by his bank as it sought to sell its customers dodgy derivatives: "On their client database they had in big letters written ‘Client Has Screens’ - meaning the client actually knows what the markets are doing: these tricks couldn’t be played on them."

The Libor scandal provides another example of rent-seeking. One might reasonably also make a comparison between owning an oil well and having – as the banking system does – the ability to create money.

Yet there is a difference too: rising credit creation – and the growing private debts that accompany it – generate fees for the financial sector that are extracted not from under the ground, as with oil, but from debtors, taxpayers and others: from the population itself.

Another source of the trouble in resource-rich states is that when rulers have easy rents available, they don’t need their citizens so much to raise tax revenues. This top-down flow of money undermines the ‘no taxation without representation’ bargain that has underpinned the rise of modern, accountable states through the rise of a social contract based on bargaining around tax, and through the role that tax-gathering plays in stimulating the construction of effective state institutions. If the citizens complain, those resource rents pay for the armed force necessary to keep a lid on protests.

In economies dependent on finance we don’t see the same kind of crude, swaggering petro-authoritarianism of Vladimir Putin’s Russia or José Eduardo dos Santos’ Angola. But we do see some surprisingly repressive responses to criticisms of the financial sector and the finance-dominated establishment, particularly in small tax havens like Jersey, as Mike Dun’s article in this edition – along with the main Finance Curse e-book and my book Treasure Islands – repeatedly illustrate.

All these processes – the economic crowding-out of alternative economic sectors such as agriculture or tourism, plus the ‘capture’ of rulers and government by the dominant mineral sector, who become apathetic to the challenges posed by trying to stimulate other sectors – add up to a mortal threat not just to democracy, but also to the long-term prospects for a vibrant economy. Since Angola’s long civil war ended 11 years ago, politicians have routinely called for a ‘diversification’ of the economy and a ‘rebalancing’ away from dependence on oil. The fact that petroleum still makes up over 97 percent of exports and contributes to 60 percent of GDP, is testament to the difficulty even the most well-meaning reformer faces. Similarly, calls for ‘rebalancing’ away from excessive dependence on the financial sector have tumbled from the mouths of politicians in the United Kingdom and Jersey. But these calls will prove equally empty if they do not actively work to shrink and contain the financial sector.

Can we decolonise human rights?

José-manuel barreto

as the socialist lineage of social and economic rights, created a contemporary definition of rights more closely resembling that suggested by Louis Henkin, "a twentieth-century synthesis of an eighteenth-century thesis and a nineteenth-century antithesis." The liberal and the socialist traditions of rights are fundamental political and ethical assets of all civilisations, and need to be treasured and defended for centuries to come.

But is it possible to think of human rights from the perspective of the third world, or from the point of view of the victims of five centuries of colonialism advanced by empires and transnational companies?

The utopian energy of human rights must be entrenched and thought anew. As part of this task it is important to delegitimise the use of human rights as tools of imperialism: from Francisco de Vitoria and Juan de Sepúlveda in the 16th century to George Bush and Tony Blair, the rhet-

oric of natural law and human rights has been used to justify colonial wars.

Furthermore, we must reclaim the anti-imperial and emancipatory potential of human rights, and imagine a theory grounded in the landscape of the history and geography of modern imperialism and neo-colonialism.

This can be achieved by supplementing the dominant eurocentric tradition of rights. A new approach could re-write the history of human rights to include a number of eccentric events: the resistance to the conquest of the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries; the independence later gained by colonies throughout the Americas; the struggles against slavery; the Haitian and Mexican Revolutions; the decolonisation of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East in the 20th century; the Civil Rights and Anti-Apartheid Movements; the struggles against right-wing and leftist dictatorships and totalitarian regimes in Latin America and Communist Europe in the 1980’s. Last but

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not least, the emergence of indigenous groups, social movements and entire peoples fighting today in the global South against abuse and devastation caused by contemporary states, empires, transnational corporations and international financial institutions.

In a similar way it is vital to show how outside the west there also exists an intellectual tradition of resistance to imperialism and to the violence of the state in which natural law and human rights are central.

This alternative canon includes the works of figures such as Bartolomé de las Casas, Antonio de Vieira, Guamán Poma, Otobah Qugoano, Toussaint L’Ouverture, Sojourner Truth, WEB du Bois, Gandhi, Martin Luther King, the Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, Rigoberta Menchú and Upendra Baxi, among others. All these omitted historical landmarks and marginal thinkers should feature prominently alongside the landmarks of the dominant but incomplete eurocentric history and theory of human rights.

We need to re-think or to decolonise human rights in order to face the challenges of globalisation and neo-colonialism. One of the ways forward is to classify the mainstream theory of rights as eurocentric, and to elaborate a more complex theory through a critical dialogue between eurocentric and third-world perspectives, one that accompanies longstanding South-South dialogues.

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PERSPECTIVE

7 Modi and Minority Rights

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27 September 2013

NEWS ANALYSIS, FEATURE AND DISCOURSE

Liam anderson

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arendra Modi, the Chief Minister for the Indian state of Gujarat since 2001, was announced last Friday as prime ministerial candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - India's second largest party - and National Democratic Alliance in the upcoming 2014 Lok Sabha general elections.

While Modi is often perceived as competent with economic policy, a strong public speaker, and hard-working, he is a controversial figure due to his apparent antipathy towards Gujarat's Muslim minority, especially during the 2002 violence.

He has significantly risen within the BJP since the 1990s, although not without disagreement.

Significant support is derived from his links to, and strong ties with, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), founded in the 1920s with the clear objective of making India a Hindu nation.

Although, he is seen as differing from the RSS' inclinations to a more "swadeshi", nationalistoriented, globalization-sceptic approach to the economy, towards small government.

Modi may be able to draw votes, particularly from young, urban middle classes, although his controversial past may, conversely, make it more complicated for the BJP to form certain coalitions, now more or less essential to form a government in India.

Gujarat: history of communal violence Since 1995 the BJP has won state elections in Gujarat, a state where over 90% of the population is Hindu and around 7% are Muslim, respectively above and below the national average. There is a history of communal tension in Gujarat, which was heavily affected by the terrible violence at Partition.

Tensions across India have fluctuated over time and vary by region and locality, from high levels of integration to strong mistrust.

In 2002 this tension exploded into bloody violence, with seemingly organized armed mobs targeting the Muslim minority. The violence was sparked by reports of the Godhra attack on 27 Feb 2002, in which almost 60 people, mostly Hindus, died when a train was attacked and burned by a mob, mostly Muslim. While the causes of the fire were not conclusively ascertained, including by the Nanavati-Mehta Commission, it is widely believed to have been arson, and 31 were later convicted for the attack.

The Hindu pilgrims/activists were returning from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, where they supported a campaign led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council, VHP) to construct a temple to the Hindu god Ram on the site, which is claimed to be Ram's birthplace, of a sixteenth century mosque destroyed

by Hindu militants in 1992; this itself led to serious riots and many deaths at the time.

The Ayodhya campaign is a symbol of HinduMuslim communal tensions and provides an image of "competition" for Indian land to which communities claim to have a religious connection or "right"; this serves extremist rhetoric aiming to argue that India must be dominated by Hindus in order to protect their identity, and assert claims to inseparably Hindu lands.

Following the Godhra attack, several days of antiMuslim violence swept across many parts of Gujarat, resulting in a reported 1044 dead (790 Muslims and 254 Hindus), 2,500 injured, 223 missing, and many thousands displaced, although other estimates go significantly higher. In many cases it descended into pogroms, in which the security services, under the direction of the BJP state government headed by Modi, were accused of taking insufficient action to counter the violence or even being complicit in it, for example at the Naroda Patiya massacre. Opposition parties and parts of the media accused his government of even condoning the violence, and it met heavy criticism from human rights groups.

Following the violence, national coalition partners of the BJP, including Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Telugu Desam Party (TDP), were among those calling for Modi's resignation.

Following his subsequent resignation and the State Assembly's dissolution, Modi led the BJP campaign in the following elections, winning a majority of seats; he is accused of using anti-Muslim rhetoric in this campaign. Further, former colleagues have been accused of, and sentenced for, taking active roles in communal violence.

There is often a cyclical nature to communal violence, where the perceived violence and aggressive rhetoric of one group re-/generates mistrust and defensive paranoia in the other, and vice versa.

Indeed, there are indications that later attacks, including the 2002 Akshardham Temple terrorist attacks and the 2008 Ahmedabad bomb blasts, were

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HE uprising in 1988 that shook Burma to the core was among the biggest people-power movements ever seen—in scale, in duration, and in the ferocity and bloodshed with which it was crushed. The massacre in Beijing a year later is better remembered around the world, but thousands more died in Burma.

Another difference is that on the Chinese mainland, the memory of Tiananmen is still ruthlessly suppressed. The same was true of the 1988 tumult in Myanmar (the country’s name since 1989)—until recently. This month the 25th anniversary of the high point of the movement—the massive nationwide strikes and demonstrations of August 8th, known as “8888”—was marked in the new, open, reformed Myanmar by a high-profile gathering in Yangon, formerly Rangoon, the biggest city.

In that respect, at least, Myanmar’s protest movement, a quarter of a century on, appears to have succeeded where China’s failed.

Not even the movement’s leaders, however, are yet claiming a more fundamental victory. The opposition has seats in parliament; the press is free; exiled dissidents are returning safely home; and many expect Aung San Suu Kyi, long a symbol of thwarted opposition hopes, to become president in 2015. Yet few are confident that power has shifted irrevocably to the people and away from the

Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research

A visit to Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR)

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Muslims greet Gujarat state Chief Minister Narendra Modi, right, during a function to celebrate his birthday in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. India's main opposition Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday named Modi, a controversial Hindu ideologue, as its candidate for prime minister if it wins national elections next year. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

partly motivated by "revenge" for the anti-Muslim nature of the 2002 pogroms. The alleged complicity in the 2002 violence, and apparent antipathy towards the fate of Gujarat's Muslims, of Modi's government implicates it and him as factors in this cycle, rather than credible solutions to it.

Investigations, reactions and gambles In April 2009, the Supreme Court of India appointed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to inquire into the Modi-led Gujarat government's role in the communal violence, which stated that they did not find evidence of him willfully allowing violence. This has, though, been contentious, with investigations into the violence having reportedly been slow and incomplete, and suffering from allegations of suppressed evidence.

While Modi was cleared by the SIT investigation, he at least bears indirect responsibility as the head of a state government and security services which made a painfully slow, and allegedly biased, response to violence; indeed an effective response only appeared to begin with the involvement of the federal government.

There is of course a moral imperative to fully investigate the violence, combat impunity, and help the victims; many have not been properly compensated, others who lost homes remain in ghettos, and Modi's government has shown little to no remorse.

The 2002 violence triggered international reactions, for example the United States denied Modi a visa, and the UK refused to deal with him after 2002 until 2012, and the European Union until 2013. Western states do now appear more interested in developing ties with Modi, presumably due to his increased national importance and the possibility of him becoming prime minister, along with their interest in benefiting from ties with India's huge economy.

This convenient amnesia is somewhat predictable in the world of realist international relations; while international pressure for accountability could be useful, though, this must ultimately be strengthened from within India.

Modi has since shifted rhetorical emphasis from Hindutva - cultural/ Hindu nationalist - politics to economic development. The 2002 violence and Modi may have been a factor in the BJP's 2004 electoral defeat. He recently tried to improve his image among Gujarat's Muslim communities by undertaking several fasts in various locations, but they do not appear to have impressed many.

The BJP has strong elements in its history of conservative Hindu nationalism which have often alienated minorities; in recent years it has tried to reach out to religious minorities, particularly Muslims, as has Modi apparently. However, his links to the 2002 violence can only hamper this. With his controversial past, Modi's appointment as candidate can be seen as a political "gamble" by the BJP, hoping he will attract more voters than he will turn away. Such a gamble, though, does of course risk

further "communalizing" Indian politics.

Minorities and government The 2002 Gujarat pogroms, and related acts of violence before and after, are a terrible reminder of the dangers of aggressive communalism. These painful memories can only undermine the image of India and the Indian state apparatus, particularly in Gujarat, as a representative, secular democracy in the eyes of Muslims, and probably India's many other minorities. The numerous credible accusations of the complicity of Modi and his government at the time surely cannot make him a suitable prime ministerial candidate.

His appointment can do nothing to help rifts between the BJP and India's minorities, and if he were elected as prime minister there may be a risk that this same identity-based polarization between religious minorities and the BJP is transferred to the Indian government itself. Indeed, Amartya Sen has stated that he does not want Modi as prime minister as he lacks "secular credentials" and says he has "not done enough to make minorities feel safe".

Some argue Modi is the right man for the economy. However, it is debatable that this is acceptable if he is the wrong man for minority rights, the unbiased rule of law, and secularism. Further, while Gujarat's economy is reported to have grown under Modi, it has seemingly been a polarizing growth; this is added to the fact that the approach for Gujarat state cannot necessarily be used for the huge, diverse federation as a whole.

Semi-arid Gujarat has experienced improved irrigation, increased agricultural produce, significantly higher output of cotton, and reformed supply of electricity to agricultural areas. However, this development has not been consistent across different indicators or segments of the population; while economic statistics may reflect a "Vibrant Gujarat" and overall literacy and health indicators may have risen, it appears to be the urban middle classes which have benefited, while rural and lower caste and class Gujaratis have not, with the number of families under the poverty line actually increasing. It has been argued that the Gujarati population actually became more polarized under Modi's BJP government, by ethno-religious community, socioeconomic class, and urban-rural lines.

Increased polarization is the last thing that India needs, a country which at times appears to be a fragile mosaic of a nation, ever vulnerable to communal tensions exploding. With such a history, how can Modi represent the diverse, inclusive democracy that India aspires to be? A lot more needs to be done to address the wrongs of past violence, fight impunity and bias, establish accountability, and break the cycle of communal tensions, before Modi could do so, and avoid simply representing aggressive Hindu nationalism to India's many minorities.

Liam Anderson holds a Master's degree in International Affairs: International Security from Institut d'etudes politiques de Paris (Sciences Po). His interests include post-conflict stability, state development, and group identity.

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rive a few kilometers from the Central Jail Dimapur towards Diphu River through an unsavory road where dust will provide a good company and you will soon reach the main entrance to the CIHSR from where you will see the complex looming large at a distance. As you enter the gate to the institution, you are likely to be greeted by a watchmen who will be either taking an afternoon siesta or embroiled in conversation with someone but oblivious of your presence.

The expanse of fallow land that is partially covered with hatches and shrubs spreading on both sides of the lane leading to the main building will give an impression that you are approaching an agricultural institution, rather than a health institution. The building inside the institution is designed in such a way that the façade of the building consisting of different blocks that are almost identical to each other will confuse visitors in locating the main entrance to the building unless assistance is sought. The moment you land up at the crowded registration counter, you may be amazed to find a disciplined crowd receiving orders from a uniform staff standing nonchalantly at rear and shouting at the top of his voice repeating, “tomar khan sob Q te khara koribe”, virtually reminiscence of a scene of an army recruitment rally. The registration fee is only Rs. 50 per head, presumably an affordable fee that perhaps have so far not affected by the inflation epidemics that is ravaging the entire country today. Amidst ever smiling nurses around who are ready to assist you, one will feel a sense of assurance that help is not too far away.

The CIHSR some years ago took over the charge of the virtually paralyzed Referral Hospital Project which was started some decades ago with an ambitious plan of constructing a 500 bedded Hospital to be subsequently converted into a medical college. However this dream project that has raised more questions than answers subsequently flopped in the process as a resulted of mismanagement. Finally the present institution that is a joined venture of three organizations viz: the Emmanuel Hospital Association, Christian Medical Colleges of Ludhiana and Vellore and the Government of Nagaland took over this sick project where Government had already spent huge amount. Hopefully the present institution has succeeded in overcoming its initial birth bang and now embark upon realizing its vision of establishing a Christ Centered Health Care Hospital with a logo of Serve, Nurture and Transform. Presently it is a 180 bedded Hospital with a plan of reaching a target of 500 in due course. The Hospital is equipped with almost all the major Departments except the Department of Radiology where steps are being taken to start this Department soon. Around 250 staff that includes Doctors and some specialists are deployed here and their pays and allowances are eke out of the income received by the services provided by them to the patients.

During the course of conversations with one of the senior most Doctors of this Hospital, I was told that her pay and allowances are equivalent only to the pay and allowances of a medical officer of a Government Hospital though she is not complaining about it. She said, “If we think only about personal gain, here there is nothing to gain. That is why many Doctors are not interested to work here”. I then asked about her joys and rewards of working here to which she spontaneously replied with an assured smile, “If my Lord calls me today and ask me whether I am happy and satisfied with my work at CIHSR, I will gladly reply, yes Lord I am happy and satisfied with my work here in serving the people. I will also say I have not wasted my time”. Her comment, a blending of dignity and pathos, could easily evoke a sense of inspiration and respect to many.

I was told that it is the policy of the Government to consider opening of Medical Colleges only in the State run Hospitals but not in an institution under private sector such as CIHSR. This may be a laid down procedural requirement but not necessarily a regulation that needs to be sacrosanct. To my view this rigid approach of the Government is impractical as well as unattainable as far as our State is concerned. To consider only State run District Hospitals as an eligible criteria for setting up a Medical College in Nagaland will continue to remain an illusory project for the simple reason that in the coming few years no District Hospitals at the present rate will be in a position to qualify for opening up a Medical College that will not only require sufficient land free of encumbrances but also require huge investments both in terms of materials and manpower. A classic example is the condition of the present Naga Hospital Kohima that begun its restructuring and renovation program with tremendous funfairs some decades ago but still continue to remain an issue of concern till today where the Hospital that should have been the pride of the State and the future prospect for a Medical College, is pathetically encircled by a number of private structures that are virtually threatening to strangulate the Hospital itself.

It will be premature to offer a pragmatic view on the future of CIHSR and yet one may hold with a sense of optimism that the progress of CIHSR that is gradually growing from strength to strength is encouraging and its future for further development is bright. This institution in the present Nagaland context may perhaps be the only answer, considering its infrastructure, location, connectivity and its vision for opening up the first Medical College in Nagaland. Should it be Gods will to open a College here, it will be realized sooner than later.

Conquerors of kings?

army, which put down the 1988 movement, locked up Miss Suu Kyi and, but for one heady interlude that year and another in the past two years, has ruled since 1962.

The uprising in 1988 was as close as the army has come to being swept from power.

The onset of the protests was strangely similar to the way the self-immolation of a Tunisian street-vendor in 2011 sparked the Arab spring. In March 1988 a brawl in a Rangoon teashop led to the death of a student. The incident escalated, thanks to the ineptitude and thuggery of the security forces, into a more general anti-government movement, led by students. The ground had been laid by a quarter-century of incompetent government, by a sense of national humiliation at their country being accorded “least-developed country” status by the UN, and, especially, by the sudden cancellation of large-denomination banknotes, wiping out people’s savings.

The revolution failed partly because the opposition, outlawed for so long, and with Miss Suu Kyi newly returned from exile, could not pull together. Crucially, the army, although some units joined the protests,

Banyan the economist was ready in the end to kill as many people as it took to stay in power. So this week’s commemoration of 1988 was as irrefutable a proof as any of how much Myanmar has changed under Thein Sein, the former general who is now its president. The event opened with a speech from Paw Oo Tun, leader of the student movement. The nom de guerre he adopted in 1988, Min Ko Naing, or “conqueror of kings”, has stuck, despite the years he has since spent in prison.

He and his “88 Generation” of student jailbirds, most freed only last year, are attempting to reclaim a central role. Min Ko Naing himself wants to stay above party politics. But some of his colleagues talk of forming their own party, or of joining Miss Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy. In big part, politics will now have to do with amending the 2008 constitution, which was foisted on Myanmar in a rigged referendum and which guarantees the army a decisive say.

Among the audience at the Yangon gathering were veterans of the students’ futile

cial supplement to mark this week’s jubilee.

Miss Suu Kyi herself attended the chief commemorative ceremony on August 8th. Even the government sent a senior minister, Aung Min, to the event. Former prisoners made a point “armed struggle”, which some joined as they of showing him the cell. The government once fled the crackdown on September 18th 1988, saw the 88 Generation as subversive criminals. when the army retook power and imposed Now it cannot afford to shun them. martial law. This week the main student armed group agreed to a formal ceasefire, Who controls the past… as most of the ethnic insurgencies along the Yet some opposition diehards still reject border with Thailand already have. Some ex- compromise, boycotting this week’s events beiles were back in Yangon for the first time. cause army types were invited. It points to a big Old comrades reunited with tears, hugs and question about Myanmar’s dramatic changes: disbelieving faces. Some had endured malar- if the revolutionaries have won, albeit a quarter ial border camps, others Myanmar’s torture- of a century late, who has lost? Neither governridden penal system. A replica of a prison cell ment nor army has apologised for past transwas part of the accompanying exhibition. gressions. The generals have kept their powers One student activist who fled to the bor- and privileges, while their business cronies still der and returned last year is Soe Myint. In coin it. Meanwhile, the theme of this week’s 1990 he highlighted Myanmar’s plight with love-in was not “truth and justice”, but “peace a dramatic stunt. He and a friend hijacked and reconciliation”. With no one punished for a plane en route from Bangkok to Yangon. the atrocities of 1988 (or those before and They made it fly to Calcutta (now Kolkata) since), Kyaw Min Yu, an 88 Generation leader by pretending that the bar of soap inside the known as Ko Jimmy, asks simply: who still has statuette they carried of a laughing Buddha the power? His answer is the army. was a bomb. Mr Soe Myint then launched a He may be right. But as he and his colnews service covering Myanmar from India, leagues have shown with their celebration of using underground reporters. They are now 1988, the forces of progress, reform and sanpart of Myanmar’s mainstream media. None ity have at last won control of Myanmar’s rehas suffered reprisals. They produced a spe- cent history. The battle now is for the future.

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Terrorists kill 12 in Kashmir, PM says talks on

SriNAgAr/New Delhi, September 26 (iANS): Terrorists from Pakistan killed six policemen, four soldiers and two civilians in an audacious attack Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir. Resisting BJP’s calls, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he will go ahead with peace talks with Pakistan in New York. Three days before Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif were to meet, heavily armed men first barged into a police station in Jammu region, killing eight people, and then drove off with a truck to attack an army base where they killed an officer and three soldiers.

It was one of the worst terror attacks in recent times in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the terrorists involved in the attack had sneaked into the state from Pakistan in the last 12 hours. He also hoped that the mayhem would not derail the India-Pakistan talks. Three militants reached the Hira Nagar police station in Kathua district, located seven km from the Pakistan border, and attacked it with grenades and automatic weapons.

In no time, eight people lay dead: six policemen, a shopkeeper and the driver of a truck parked in the complex. Four others were hit, suffering critical splinter and bullet injuries. The guerrillas es-

Lesser-known militant outfit claims responsibility

SriNAgAr, September 26 (pti): A lesser-known militant outfit ‘Shohada Brigade’ today claimed responsibility for the twin attacks in Jammu. “We carried the attacks in Kathua and Samba in Jammu region and our mujhahideen are still fighting there,” a person who identified himself as Sami-ul-Haq, the spokesperson of the outfit, told PTI on phone. Haq said the militants were three in number and were all locals. “We have lost communication with one of the militants, but we are in touch with the other two who are inside the army camp. All the three are locals,” he claimed. Four policemen were among the five killed in the audacious ‘fidayeen’(suicide) attack on the Hiranagar police station in Kathua, while three army personnel including Lt Col Bikramjeet Singh died in a similar strike shortly afterwards on the army camp at nearby Samba.

‘Attacks aimed at derailing Indo-Pak talks’

Indian army soldiers stand vigil during a rebel attack on an army camp in Samba, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Jammu, on Thursday, September 26. Before attacking the army camp in the Indian portion of Kashmir on Thursday, suspected separatist rebels stormed into a police station and shot and killed at least four police officers and two civilians, police said. (AP Photo)

caped in the truck, drove on the Pathankot-Jammu highway and opened fire at Samba town. Military sources said the militants then entered an army unit around 35 km from Jammu, killing Lt. Col. Bikramjeet Singh and three soldiers. Some soldiers were wounded.

In response, the military flew in commandos by helicopters to the attack site. An incensed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) immediately asked the government to axe the Manmohan-Sharif

talks. “The terrorists have attacked India almost at will,” BJP president Rajnath Singh said. “The PM is in a hurry to start dialogue with Pakistan. There should be no talks with Pakistan unless there is a conducive environment.” His colleague and former foreign minister Yashwant Sinha said such “attacks always happen with the backing of Pakistan Army... Therefore, call off the bilateral talks”.

In Washington, Manmohan Singh said that “such attacks will not deter

us and will not succeed in derailing our efforts to find a resolution to all problems through a process of dialogue”. Conveying his condolences to the families of those killed, he said: “This is one more in a series of provocations and barbaric actions by the enemies of peace.” In an obvious reference to Pakistan, he said: “We are firmly resolved to combat and defeat the terrorist menace that continues to receive encouragement and reinforcement from across the border.”

In Srinagar, Omar Abdullah said “it would be great injustice” if the India-Pakistan dialogue process got stalled following the terror attack in Jammu region. He blamed the attack on “forces inimical to peace between India and Pakistan” and said it was aimed at derailing the Sep 29 meeting between Manmohan Singh and Sharif in New York. He said it would be difficult to speculate if the attack had the backing of the new government in Pakistan.

SriNAgAr, September 26 (pti): Condemning the ‘dastardly’ twin terror attacks, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said they are aimed at derailing talks between Prime Minister Mahmohan Singh and his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif. “Given our history and given the timing as well as location of the attacks, one thing is obvious that the aim of these terrorists is to derail the proposed dialogue between the Prime Minister of India and Prime Minister of Pakistan,” he told reporters here. Omar said the forces inimical to interests of Jammu and Kashmir have always tried to derail the peace process between India and Pakistan and the terror strikes were a step in that direction. “These (attackers) are forces that have always been inimical to the interests of Jammu and Kashmir ...that have always tried to derail any peace process that is sought to be initiated. They have sought to keep the turmoil in the state on. This is another step in that direction,” he said. Militants in army fatigues this morning stormed a police station and an army camp in Jammu region.

Call off talks with Pakistan, BJP demands

New Delhi, September 26 (pti): The BJP on Thursday said the government should cancel bilateral talks with Pakistan following the terror attacks in the morning in Jammu that killed 12 people. “I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on police and security forces in Jammu. The terrorists have attacked India almost at will,” Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh said in a tweet.

“The PM is in a hurry to start dialogue with Pakistan. There should be no talks with Pakistan unless there is a conducive environment,” he said. A meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif is likely September 29 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Senior party leaders M Venkaiah Naidu and Yashwant Sinha also spoke on similar lines.

“The BJP feels Prime Minister should give up his proposed meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister to convey to Pakistan and also the international community that terror and talks cannot go together,” Naidu told TV channels. Yashwant Sinha called the Pakistani government “crippled”. “Some people say this has happened because the terrorists want to derail talks. My point is who are these terrorists and who are behind these terrorists? These attacks always happen with the backing of the Pakistan Army,” Sinha told Times Now. “What is the point in talking to a government which is so crippled? Therefore, I say call off the bilateral talks.”

Tribal bill will be acted on: Rahul US court issues summons against PM Manmohan Singh

JAgDAlpur, September 26 (iANS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday said the Congress would implement the tribal bill after coming to power in Chhattisgarh to prevent illegal acquisition of tribal land.

“When land is taken from the rich it is bought, but when it comes to the poor and adivasis (indigenous people), their land is grabbed. Our fight is for the poor,” said Gandhi. “When the Congress party comes to power, we will ensure that the tribal bill is implemented so that your land is not snatched away from you,” he said.

Gandhi was addressing tribals of Bastar district in the first rally after the May 25 Maoist ambush and killings of Congress leaders Vidya Charan Shukla and Nandkumar Patel besides tribal leader Mahendra Karma who founded the “Salwa Judum” to combat Maoists.

Dominated by tribals, the Bastar region is crucial for the Congress as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 11 of the 12 assembly seats in the region in the 2008 elections.

The Gandhi scion also attacked the BJP ruling the state and accused it of doing little to protect the opposition leaders as well as the common people. “This

government failed to protect leaders of such important stature, how will they protect the common man?” he said, alluding to the killing of Vidya Charan Shukla, Nand Kumar Patel and Mahendra Karma in the Maoist ambush.

He criticised the state government for its poor health and education policies. “Thousands are dying here due to gastroenteritis and loose motions and there are no doctors in hospitals,” he said. “A few years back, I had visited a village here and was informed that of the 2,000 residents, only one passed Class 12. What type of government is this? What future does that village have?” asked Gandhi.

Gandhi also accused the state BJP of taking all the credit for welfare schemes

Mumbai world’s second most honest city: Survey

lONDON, September 26 (tNN): India often finds itself embarrassingly high on the corruption index, rating among the most corrupt countries in the world. However, in a recent experiment, the country’s commercial capital Mumbai presented a different picture. The ruse was a simple, abandoned wallet lying on the road, and recording how many people stumbling on it return it to its owner. This uncomplicated trick established Mumbai as the second most honest city in the world. An average Mumbaikar returned 9 out of 12 wallets he or she found lying on the road, each carrying Rs 3,000 in cash - not a small amount. The experiment was carried out in 16 cities across four continents with 192 lost wallets, dropped in crowded places like shopping malls, sidewalks and parks in cities as diverse as New York and Zurich. Each of the wallets contained a cell phone number, business cards and a family photo.

Those carrying out the experiment waited to see how many people from each of these places call back to return the wallet. Outside India, the wallet contained $50 or its equivalent in local currency. The experiment saw around 47% - or nearly half of the wallets being returned. Finnish capital city of Helsinki topped the list of honest cities returning 11 of the 12 wallets. Interestingly, some cities generally believed to be safe and honest figured at the bottom of the honesty heap, for example Zurich, where only 4 out of 12 wallets were returned. London, too, fared badly with 7 of the 12 wallets pocketed by the finders. Lisbon in Portugal was the most dishonest city with one wallet returned and that too by a couple on a holiday from Netherlands.

wAShiNgtON, Septem- ident Barack Obama. Knowledge- and common sense,” Batra said. curb militancy. The complaint ber 26 (pti): As Prime Minister able sources said it would be very “American courts have tools to also alleges that during his tenure Manmohan Singh arrives here on tough for the SFJ to serve summons handle an out-of-control litigant, as the Prime Minister beginning a four-day visit, a Sikh rights group to Singh given the tight security whose main goal is to use the 2004, Singh actively shielded and has secured summons against around him. There are also proce- court’s ministerial act of accept- protected the members of his pohim from a US court in connection dural difficulties for the SFJ to get ing a complaint, with the USD litical party who were allegedly with the alleged human rights vio- the necessary court directions is- 350 filing fee paid and then auto- involved in 1984 anti-Sikh riots. lations in the counter-insurgency sued for the White House and the matically issuing a summons, to Sikh groups have announced operations in Punjab in the 1990s. Secret Service. Ravi Batra, the New falsely imply in pre-made press to hold a “Justice Rally” tomorrow The Sikh for Justice (SFJ), the New York-based attorney who repre- releases that a? Court had acted in front of White House during York-based rights body, is now sents the Congress Party in a sim- on some merits - when it did no Obama-Singh meeting. Justifying planning to file an urgent leave ilar case filed against it by the SFJ, such thing,” Batra said. the filing of lawsuit, SFJ’s legal ad“to effect alternative means of ser- termed it as a publicity gimmicks.

The 24-page complaint al- visor Gurpatwant Singh Pannun vice” that would allow it to deliver “SFJ’s ‘red carpet’ welcome, leges that Singh as the Finance said the human rights violation the summons to the White House a lawsuit against Prime Minis- Minister in early 1990s approved law suit against Singh has been staff and members of Singh’s secu- ter Manmohan Singh, the leader and financed the practice of “cash filed under Alien Tort Claims Act of a free, independent and sov- rewards” to members of security and Torture Victim Protection Act funded by the United Pro- rity team when he is here.

Prime Minister Singh arrives ereign nation, is headline grab- forces for allegedly killing Sikhs for funding several counter insurgressive Alliance-led central government. “We give them here today for a meeting with Pres- bing while insulting law, decency through extra judicial means to gency operations in Punjab. the money so that you can get cheap food, but this government takes all the credit.

When we brought the food security bill, they protested New Delhi, September 26 (iANS): within the premises, sanitation and electric- coming increasingly important, with 43% of for three years because they Though overall poverty in India is reducing, it ity -- while 20% have none of these, it said. rural families relying on non-farm employrealised that they would no is increasingly becoming concentrated withRural Development Minister Jairam Ra- ment as their major source of income. Thus, longer be able to do that,” he in certain regions and among some social mesh, who released the report, said: “The the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employsaid. groups, a new report on rural development story has not been positive in terms of social ment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has beHe also asked tribal released Thursday said. infrastructure like sanitation and drinking come more important. It has provided an averyouth to come forward and “In 1993-94, nearly 50% of the rural poor water.” Poverty is markedly higher among the age of 40-50 days of employment per year to join politics. The Scheduled lived in seven states -- Jharkhand, Bihar, As- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes about 25% of all rural households.

Tribes and other Tradition- sam, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh who together constituted 44% of the rural The scheme holds considerably greater al Forest Dwellers (recog- and Uttar Pradesh. This rose to 65% in 2011- poor in 2009-10. potential, which can be unlocked by ensuring nition of Forest Rights) Act, 12,” according to the “India Rural DevelopThe report highlighted the need to de- that good quality assets are built, the report 2006, is a key piece of forest ment Report 2012-13” released Thursday. The velop new strategies for farm livelihoods. It found. Ramesh said: “I think it is possible for us legislation passed Dec 18, report was prepared by IDFC Foundation, the said income from farm livelihoods is no lon- to make more durable community assets. The 2006. Also called the tribal non-profit arm of the private IDFC Limited. ger sufficient for a household, especially for government will shortly announce changes bill, it concerns the rights The report said these states, along with smaller and marginal farmers who make up in the NREGA to incorporate this.” The report of forest dwelling commu- Rajasthan, also fare worst on education lev- 85% of farm holdings. There was a need to was prepared by IDFC Foundation in collabonities to land and other re- els, child and maternal health and penetra- encourage new crop models for them, and re- ration with the Centre for Economic and Sosources denied to them for tion of healthcare services in rural areas. Only vive traditional crops like millets that suit dry cial Studies, Institute for Rural Management decades due to colonial 18 percent of rural households have access lands, the researchers recommended.

- Anand, Gujarat, and the Indira Gandhi Instiforest laws. to all three basic services -- drinking water The report said non-farm income is be- tute of Development Research, Mumbai.

Poverty growing in some regions, social groups: Report

Clear myths to ensure a healthy heart

New Delhi, September 26 (iANS): The source of information, or misinformation, can be anything - a neighbour, a commercial, something you had read “a long time back” - but over time, it often becomes something we staunchly believe in. Cardiologists say that in the process of treatment of many of their patients, they have to battle myths, some more common than others, which, if cleared, can go a long way in ensuring a healthy heart and a healthy future.

Among some of the most common myths related to heart care, according to renowned cardiologist Ashok Seth, is that all kinds of exercise is good for the cardiovascular system. “A 45-minute brisk walk, or aerobic exercise is good for your heart. But weightlifting and gym exercises are not necessarily good for your cardiovascular health,” Seth told IANS. It’s also a misconception that women are less prone to cardiovascular ailments.

“Cardiovascular disease is

the biggest cause of death in women, six times more than breast cancer,” Seth said. “But traditionally it’s seen that in most Indian families this doesn’t appear as a concern vis-a-vis a woman’s health. If the man has a slight discomfort, they rush to the hospital, but the women, maybe because they have a high tolerance level, simply ignore any such discomfort”. “Even while going for health check-ups, a mammogram or a pap smear test is listed (to detect cancer), but not a heart check-up, which is very necessary,” he added.

Agreed K.K. Talwar, cardiologist at Delhi’s Max hospital.

“Although women have the protection cover of the estrogen hormone, lifestyle habits like smoking, unhealthy eating habits and contraceptive pills make them prone (to heart ailments).

And after menopause, the risk increases,” Talwar said. That the young cannot be affected by

another cardiologist, emphasised.

“It may also be in the right arm, upper abdomen, and usually in the left arm,” she said.

Much against TV and print commercials promoting a particular kind or brand of oil as being good for the heart, doctors say that such information should be taken with a pinch of salt. “Transfatty acid is bad for the heart, and one should look out for food containing that. Other than that, there is no truth that only a particular kind of oil is good, like the trend is of olive oil. Even mustard oil is good,” Talwar said. But even as the Mustard Research and Promotion Consortium says that mustard oil can prevent coronary artery disease, many doctors say that it’s best to keep changing one’s brand or kind of oil every few months.

Nuts, a rich source of oil, are also not at all bad. “Almonds and walnuts are good for the heart, and one should have 8 to 10 piec-

Sept 29 is World Heart Day heart ailments is another myth, Talwar says. “It’s no longer true that only those in their 50s and 60s can have cardiovascular problems. Even those in their 30s are coming with such problems these days. In fact, because of lifestyle habits like junk food, alcohol consumption and smoking, plus stress, they are prone to acute heart attacks that can be fatal,” he said.

According to Talwar, about 20 percent of heart attack patients in Max hospital are in the 30-40 age group. In the West this number is 5 to 10 percent lower because South Asians are more prone to cardiovascular problems at a younger age than their Western counterparts. “Five to seven percent of those who come for angiography are below the age of 35,” Talwar told IANS. It’s not necessary that heart pain, indicating emergency, will be on the left side of the chest, Sunita Choudhury,

es of almond, soaked in water, every day,” Seth said. But don’t go overboard - fried almonds are a big no. As doctors say, it’s often a thin line separating information and misinformation.

Tips for a healthy heart

* Get active. Regular brisk walking for 30-45 minutes, or moderate exercise every day helps your heart and overall well-being * Watch what’s on your plate.

Eat fresh vegetables and fruits, wholegrain bread and rice, and look out for food with high trans-fatty acid. Junk the junk food * Avoid smoking * Monitor your alcohol intake * Learn to manage your stress. An eminent cardiologist very pragmatically said that it’s not possible not to get stressed, but managing it you can. He relies on music

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Nairobi attack puts spotlight on mall safety NEW YORK, SEptEmbER 26 (Ap): Some malls around the world have been scrambling to add security guards to look for suspicious people following a deadly attack on a shopping center in Nairobi over the weekend. But for other malls, it’s been business as usual.

The mixed reactions by malls across the globe isn’t unusual in an industry whose security efforts vary from unarmed guards in most shopping centers in the U.S. to metal detectors and bag searches in places like Israel to main entrances that resemble airport security lines in India.

The disparity offers a glimpse of why any moves following the Nairobi incident to increase mall security in countries that have less strict procedures aren’t likely to last: The industry continues to struggle with how to keep shoppers safe without scaring them away.

“No one wants, when you go shopping, to be strip searched, to be interviewed in a room by a security guard,” said Simon Bennett, director, Civil Safety and Security Unit at the University of Leicester in England.

“That might be acceptable in aviation, but it is not in commercial retail.”

Security concerns come after 12 to 15 militants from the Somali Islamic extremist group al-Shabab, wielding grenades, took control

Unidentified armed foreigners, accompanied by Kenyan security forces, enter the main entrance of the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya Thursday, September 26. Working near bodies crushed by rubble in a bullet-scarred, scorched mall, FBI agents began fingerprint, DNA and ballistic analysis Wednesday to help determine the identities and nationalities of victims and al-Shabab gunmen who attacked the shopping center, killing more than 60 people. (AP Photo)

of the upscale Westgate mall in Nairobi. Terrorists held Kenya security forces for four days, killing at least 67 civilians and government troops and injuring 175 others.

The Kenyan government said Tuesday that the attackers were defeated, with several suspects killed or arrested. On Wednesday, FBI agents began fingerprint, DNA and ballistic analysis to help figure out the identities and nation-

alities of the victims and alShabab gunmen.

In the aftermath of the attack, security was tight at the Junction Mall in Nairobi. Two of three entry gates were locked shut. Cars were searched more carefully than usual, with guards looking in glove compartments. Two armed soldiers were stationed inside the mall and mall security guards who search patrons with metal detector wands at entry

points said the soldiers had been deployed after the Westgate attack.

In the U.S., the International Council of Shopping Centers, a trade group of shopping centers representing about one third of retail space globally, said the U.S. government’s Department of Homeland Security is reaching out to corporate security at all malls. At the same time, the group said some of the malls in the U.S. and South

Africa are beefing up private security personnel, while others are bringing in more off duty police officers. Mall of America, the biggest U.S. mall, added extra uniformed security officers and stepped up other measures, but officials at the Bloomington, Minn.-based mall declined to elaborate. “We will ... remain vigilant as we always do in similar situations,” said Dan Jasper, a mall spokesman.

In general, U.S. malls focus on reacting to a shooting more than preventing one. Malls depend on private security personnel, most of whom don’t carry guns, though they do work with local police. And while they’re trained to look for suspicious behavior and report that to authorities, they’re discouraged from intervening.

“Shoppers at this point perhaps don’t have an appetite for extraordinary measures,” said Kenneth Hamilton, executive vice president of IPC International, the largest provider of shopping center security of malls in the U.S. Indeed, heightened security hasn’t been welcomed in U.S. malls. The International Council of Shopping Centers spent $2 million to develop a terrorism training program after the Sept. 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. But surveys conducted by the group following the attacks show that people don’t want to be subjected to metal detectors and bag searches at malls.

Jeff Wohl, 45, of Atlanta, said Tuesday that while he’s horrified by the Nairobi attack, he doesn’t want to go through bag checks at malls. “Any public gathering ... can become a target,” he said. “But you have to live your life.”

U.S. malls have made changes to their security

strategies following attacks. A shooting on Dec. 5, 2007 at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Neb., for instance, was an impetus for malls to change how they deal with shooters themselves. After a 19-yearold man shot and killed eight people and injured five others before taking his own life, malls began working with Homeland Security on a plan to have the first responders from the police department enter the building to stop the shooter and free those who are trapped rather than wait for backup.

Many mall operators now also have evacuation drills once or twice a year that focus on lockdown situations. A growing number of malls also use cameras that scan license plates in parking lots. And many malls use technology that enables them to share three-dimensional virtual blue prints of their layout with law enforcement.

The reaction to attacks can be more muted in other parts of the world. In China and Hong Kong, malls are operating normally following the Nairobi attack, typically monitored by closedcircuit cameras and with unarmed private security guards stationed throughout. “We review our security system and conduct emergency drills regularly to ensure that we are ready to respond to any breach of

security swiftly and effectively,” said Elizabeth Kok, Retail Portfolio Director at Swire Properties Ltd., which operates three upscale malls in Hong Kong.

At the busy PPR shopping mall in downtown Shanghai, a security guard who gave only his surname, Zhang, said he saw no need for any heightened security.

“I can say that the possibility of the same kind of thing happening here is almost zero,” he said. “Everyone knows that China prohibits guns, and Shanghai is such a safe city.”

In Australia, a similar sentiment was expressed.

Tobias Feakin, senior analyst for national security at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said malls in Australia would likely make a point of ensuring their security staff will operate on a heightened level of awareness in light of the attacks. But given the relatively low risk of terrorism in Australia, it’s unlikely they’ll make major security changes.

Meanwhile, Michael Green, chief executive of the British Council of Shopping Centers, a mall trade group, said that they work closely with police forces like Scotland Yard and would respond to warnings with appropriate measures. But they don’t want to make malls like prisons.

“We have to make them welcoming,” he said.

Court upholds 50 years for Taylor Survivors struggle for food, shelter after quake

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor waits for the start of his appeal judgement at the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) in Leidschendam, near The Hague, Netherlands, Thursday September 26. (AP Photo)

LEIDSCHENDAm, SEptEmbER 26 (Ap): An international war crimes court upheld the conviction and 50-year sentence of former Liberian President Charles Taylor for aiding rebels in Sierra Leone, ruling Thursday that his financial, material and tactical support fueled horrendous crimes against civilians.

The appeals chamber of the

Special Court for Sierra Leone kept the 65-year-old Taylor’s conviction on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including terrorism, murder, rape and using child soldiers.

Taylor’s conviction in April 2012 was hailed as ushering in a new era of accountability for heads of state. He was the first former head of state convicted by an international war crimes court since World War II. Wearing a black suit and a gold-colored tie, Taylor showed little emotion while Presiding Judge George Gelaga King read the unanimous verdict of the sixjudge panel.

Prosecutor Brenda Hollis said the court’s final ruling “affirms Taylor’s criminal responsibility for grave crimes.” “He’s caused untold suffering for thousands, if not tens of thousands, of victims in Sierra Leone,” she said at a press conference after the ruling. “Today’s judgment brings some measure of justice for those victims who suffered so horribly.”

Others focused on the future impact of Thursday’s decision. “Taylor’s conviction sends a powerful message that those at the top can be held to account on the gravest crimes,” said Elise

Bashar Assad doesn’t rule out US attack

CARACAS, SEptEmbER 26 (Ap): Syrian President Bashar Assad said in an interview broadcast Wednesday that he does not discount the possibility of a U.S. military attack even though threatened action was forestalled when he agreed to give up chemical weapons.

Assad also said in an interview broadcast by Venezuela’s state-run Telesur network that his government has confessions from rebels that they brought chemical weapons into the civil war-wracked nation. According to the broadcast’s Spanish dubbing, Assad said all evidence pointed to rebel responsibility for the attack.

He said that Syrian authorities had uncovered chemical arms caches and labs and that the evidence had been turned over to Russia, which brokered the deal that helped persuade U.S. President Barack Obama to pull back from threatened military action over an Aug. 21 gas attack that killed civilians in a Damascus suburb.

In a speech at the U.N. on Tuesday, Obama said he would not use military force to depose Assad. But Washington and Moscow remain at odds on how to hold Syria accountable if it does not live up to its pledge to dismantle its chemical weapons stockpile. Assad predicted during the 40-minute interview that “terrorists” would try to block access of U.N. inspectors who enter Syria to secure the government’s chemical arsenal.

While Assad said he had evidence that countries including Saudi Arabia were arming Syrian rebels, he said he had no proof that any particular country had supplied them with chemical weapons. He was also asked about the apparent thaw in relations between the U.S. and Iran, his government’s chief patron in the region.

Assad called the development positive but added that he did not consider it to mean that Tehran’s leaders trust Washington. He said it was important that the U.S. stop pressuring Iran not to have nuclear technology. Assad also accused the Obama administration of lying to U.S. citizens by claiming it has proof that Assad’s government was responsible for the Aug. 21 gas attack.

Keppler of Human Rights Watch.

Steven Rapp, the ambassador for war crimes issues at the U.S. Department of State and former prosecutor at the Sierra Leone court, said the ruling “sends a clear message to all the world, that when you commit crimes like this, it may not happen overnight, but there will be a day of reckoning.” The court found Taylor provided crucial aid to rebels in Sierra Leone during that country’s 11-year civil war, which left an estimated 50,000 people dead before its conclusion in 2002.

Thousands more were left mutilated in a conflict that became known for its extreme cruelty, as rival rebel groups hacked off the limbs of their victims and carved their groups’ initials into opponents. The rebels developed gruesome terms for the mutilations, offering victims the choice of “long sleeves” or “short sleeves” — having their hands hacked off or their arms sliced off above the elbow.

Memunatu Kamara, who had her left hand chopped off by rebels in 1999, had traveled to the court in the Netherlands to hear the appeals verdict. She said she felt ill when she first looked at Taylor but “when I saw him convicted, I was feeling good.”

DALbADI, SEptEmbER 26 (Ap): Survivors built makeshift shelters with sticks and bedsheets after their mud houses were flattened in an earthquake that killed 348 people in southwestern Pakistan and pushed a new island up out of the Arabian Sea. While waiting for help to reach remote villages, hungry people dug through the rubble to find food. And the country’s poorest province struggled with a dearth of medical supplies, hospitals and other aid. Tuesday’s quake flattened wide swathes of Awaran district, where it was centered, leaving much of the population homeless.

Almost all of the 300 mudbrick homes in the village of Dalbadi were destroyed. Noor Ahmad said he was working when the quake struck and rushed home to find his house leveled and his wife and son dead. “I’m broken,” he said. “I have lost my family.” The spokesman for the Baluchistan provincial government, Jan Mohammad Bulaidi, said Thursday that the death toll had climbed to 348 and that another 552 people had been injured.

Doctors in the village treated some of the injured, but due to a

Pakistani villagers look for belongings amid the rubble of their destroyed homes following an earthquake in the remote district of Awaran, Baluchistan province, Pakistan, on Wednesday, September 25. (AP Photo)

scarcity of medicine and staff, they were mostly seen comforting residents. The remoteness of the area and the lack of infrastructure hampered relief efforts. Awaran district is one of the poorest in the country’s most impoverished province.

Just getting to victims was challenging in a region with almost no roads where many people use four-wheel-drive vehicles and camels to traverse

the rough terrain. “We need more tents, more medicine and more food,” said Bulaidi.

Associated Press images from the village of Kaich showed the devastation.

Houses made mostly of mud and handmade bricks had collapsed. Walls and roofs caved in, and people’s possessions were scattered on the ground.

A few goats roamed through the ruins. The Pakistani mili-

tary said it had rushed almost 1,000 troops to the area overnight and was sending helicopters as well. Pakistani forces have evacuated more than 170 people from various villages around Awaran to the district hospital, the military said. Others were evacuated to Karachi.

Local officials said they were sending doctors, food and 1,000 tents for people who had nowhere to sleep.

What 95% certainty of warming means to scientists

WASHINGtON, SEptEmbER 26 (Ap): Top scientists from a variety of fields say they are about as certain that global warming is a real, man-made threat as they are that cigarettes kill. They are as sure about climate change as they are about the age of the universe. They say they are more certain about climate change than they are that vitamins make you healthy or that dioxin in Superfund sites is dangerous. They’ll even put a number on how certain they are about climate change. But that number isn’t 100%. It’s 95%.

And for some non-scientists, that’s just not good enough.

There’s a mismatch between what scientists say about how certain they are and what the general public thinks the experts mean, experts say. That is an issue because this week, scientists from around the world have gathered in Stockholm for a meeting of a U.N. panel on climate change, and they will probably issue a report saying it is “extremely likely” — which they define in footnotes as 95% certain — that humans are mostly to blame for temperatures that have climbed since 1951.

One climate scientist involved says the panel may even boost it in some places to “virtually certain” and 99%. Some climate-

Smoke pours from a chimney at a cement plant in Binzhou city, in eastern China’s Shandong province, January 17, 2013. (AP File Photo)

change deniers have looked at 95% and scoffed. After all, most people wouldn’t get on a plane that had only a 95% certainty of landing safely, risk experts say.

But in science, 95% certainty is often considered the gold standard for certainty.

“Uncertainty is inherent in every scientific judgment,” said Johns Hopkins University epidemiologist Thomas Burke. “Will the sun come up in the morning?” Scientists know the answer is yes, but they can’t really say so with 100% certainty because there are so many factors out there that are not quite understood or under control.

George Gray, director of the Center for Risk Science and Public Health at George Washington University, said that demanding absolute proof on things such as climate doesn’t make sense.

“There’s a group of people who seem to think that when scientists say they are uncertain, we shouldn’t do anything,” said Gray, who was chief scientist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency during the George W. Bush administration. “That’s crazy. We’re uncertain and we buy insurance.”

With the U.N. panel about to weigh in on the effects of green-

house gas emissions from the burning of oil, coal and gas, The Associated Press asked scientists who specialize in climate, physics, epidemiology, public health, statistics and risk just what in science is more certain than humancaused climate change, what is about the same, and what is less.

They said gravity is a good example of something more certain than climate change. Climate change “is not as sure as if you drop a stone it will hit the Earth,” Princeton University climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer said.

“It’s not certain, but it’s close.”

Arizona State University physicist Lawrence Krauss said the 95% quoted for climate change is equivalent to the current certainty among physicists that the universe is 13.8 billion years old.

The president of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, Ralph Cicerone, and more than a dozen other scientists contacted by the AP said the 95% certainty regarding climate change is most similar to the confidence scientists have in the decades’ worth of evidence that cigarettes are deadly.

“What is understood does not violate any mechanism that we understand about cancer,” while “statistics confirm what we know about cancer,” said Cicerone, an atmospheric scientist. Add to that

a “very high consensus” among scientists about the harm of tobacco, and it sounds similar to the case for climate change, he said.

But even the best study can be nitpicked because nothing is perfect, and that’s the strategy of both tobacco defenders and climate deniers, said Stanton Glantz, a medicine professor at the University of California, San Francisco and director of its tobacco control research center.

George Washington’s Gray said the 95% number the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will probably adopt may not be realistic. In general, regardless of the field of research, experts tend to overestimate their confidence in their certainty, he said. Other experts said the 95% figure is too low.

Jeff Severinghaus, a geoscientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, said that through the use of radioactive isotopes, scientists are more than 99% sure that much of the carbon in the air has human fingerprints on it. And because of basic physics, scientists are 99% certain that carbon traps heat in what is called the greenhouse effect. But the role of nature and all sorts of other factors bring the number down to 95% when you want to say that the majority of the warming is human-caused, he said.

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ManU ruins Suarez return by beating Liverpool

Arena Kings XI to promote a healthy lifestyle KoHiMA, SEpTEMbER 26 (MExN): ‘Arena Kings XI’ – a newly formed team is all geared up to participate in the ongoing 14th NSF Memorial Martyrs Trophy 2013. The team is ‘Unique’ as all its players are professional wrestlers from Kohima Village, who have won various tournaments including coveted titles like ‘Champion’ Open Naga Wrestling Championship and Naga Wrestling Championship. The team comprises of players of all age groups and some are even more than 50 years of age. The oldest players are Razouvolie Kuotsu (53 year) and Kewhilhou Rutsa(51 year) The players have come together not only to showcase their skills and expertise in the game but most importantly with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle.

“In an age where almost everyone has become a victim of the comforts and luxuries of life, thereby neglecting their health, the team wants to send a strong and positive message to the society about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle,” stated a press note.

The Arena Kings XI will be playing against the Jotsoma Students Union(JSU) on September 30 at 1.00pm in the third match . The team has urged for support of the people in their endeavour to promote the importance of leading a healthy and positive lifestyle.

NPL management clarifies

Manchester United's Javier Hernandez, centre, scores against Liverpool during their English League Cup soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England on Sept. 25. (AP Photo)

MANCHESTER, SEpTEMbER 26 (Ap): Manchester United ruined Luis Suarez's long-awaited return from a 10-match ban for biting by beating Liverpool 1-0 in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday, relieving some early-season pressure on manager David Moyes. Javier Hernandez showed a poacher's instinct to volley home deftly 39 seconds into the second half, as United advanced despite fielding a largely secondstring team against its fierce rival at Old Trafford.

Suarez hogged the limelight on his return to club football five months after biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in a Premier League game and he came closest to equalizing for Liverpool, curling a free kick against the crossbar. "I thought he was excellent, considering he'd been out for such a long time," Liv-

erpool manager Brendan Rodgers said. "He ran himself into the ground. As he goes on, he will get sharper."

Swansea's defense of the trophy ended in abject fashion by losing 3-1 at second-tier Birmingham, while Arsenal beat West Bromwich 4-3 on penalties after the match was deadlocked 1-1 after 90 minutes to set up a fourth-round match at home to Chelsea. There were also wins for Premier League teams Newcastle and Stoke.

Beating Liverpool was a huge result for Moyes, who had come under fire after presiding over United's worst start to a league campaign in nine years in his first season in charge after taking over from Alex Ferguson. Only three days ago, the champions had been thrashed 4-1 by neighbor Manchester City.

"I think what was important (was) that the

JAipUR, SEpTEMbER 26 (TNN): Ashton Agar may have created ripples for Australia, but it is an Indian he looks up to. The young cricketer, 19, who shot to fame with his 98-run innings while batting at No. 11 against England in the Ashes, considers Rahul Dravid as his hero. Despite watching many legendary Australian cricketers from close quarters, the young spinner doesn't hesitate in showing his affinity towards the former India captain.

"I have grown up watching Dravid and since childhood, he's been my idol. He is a wonderful batsman and I've learnt a lot from his batting. He plays a great role in my cricketing life," Agar told TOI on Wednesday.

Presently in India with the Perth Scorchers, Agar even plans to meet Dravid and take a few tips. "It's always a pleasure to learn from a great cricketer and it would be fun playing against him during the Champions League Twenty20," an excited Agar said.

Agar, who has a world record in his name for that brilliant knock in the first Ashes Test, however, wants to see himself as an allrounder in the near future.

"There are times when you bat well and your bowling suffers. For me too, a similar thing happened. But now, I want to become a genuine all-rounder and I'm working hard for that. I'm focusing on developing my skills," the youngster admitted.

whole club showed we were hurt by the game on Sunday, and the players have gone out and done a great job," Moyes said. "I've said I will fix it and turn it around, and I will do." With no European football this season, Liverpool is left with just two trophies to play for and will rue that its full-strength lineup missed a great chance to beat a weakened United for a second time this season, having already won 1-0 in the league on Sept. 1.

An already high-profile match was given a further edge by the comeback of Suarez, who played a World Cup qualifier for Uruguay as recently as two weeks ago but hadn't worn a Liverpool shirt for a competitive match since April 21 — when he sunk his teeth into Ivanovic's upper arm.

In those five months, his relationship with the club had been severely tested af-

ter he accused Liverpool's hierarchy of breaking an agreement to sell him if it failed to qualify for the Champions League. Liverpool turned down two bids from Arsenal for Suarez over the summer.

He was nevertheless well-received by Liverpool's travelling support at Old Trafford, although his reception from the home fans was typically hostile having been banned for eight matches in 2011 for repeatedly racially abusing United defender Patrice Evra during a league match.

With Liverpool changing formation to a 3-5-2, he played up front with Daniel Sturridge, with the pair initially posing problems on the counter-attack. Suarez miscontrolled when he could have run through on goal and Sturridge toepoked wide after getting half a yard on his marker.

United was poor in pos-

session in the first half but when Jose Enrique lost Hernandez at a corner soon after the break, the Mexico striker leapt to guide home an impudent volley from inside the six-yard box, provoking an air-punching celebration from Moyes.

Suarez shot into the side netting in the 70th, then sent a free kick crashing against the bar two minutes later as United held off a strong finish by Liverpool, a record eight-time winner of the competition.

"It was a massive turnaround (from the weekend), especially with players who haven't played a lot of games this season," United defender Chris Smalling said. "There was a lot of doubt after the weekend so we had to go out and get a performance and we did."

Swansea conceded three times in 24 second-half minutes at St. Andrew's to exit the competition it won

last season for a first major title in the club's history.

Wilfried Bony grabbed a late consolation for the Welsh club.

Nacho Monreal scored the winning penalty for a weakened Arsenal team at The Hawthorns after Craig Dawson and Morgan Amalfitano missed the target from 12 yards for West Brom earlier in the shootout. Thomas Eisfeld put Arsenal ahead in regulation time, scoring in the 61st minute after running onto a pass from striker Nicklas Bendtner, who was making his first start for Arsenal since August 2011. Saido Berahino sent the game into extra time by equalizing 10 minutes later. Papiss Cisse scored his first goal since April in Newcastle's 2-0 home win over Leeds, while Stephen Ireland and Peter Crouch were on target for Stoke in a 2-0 victory at Tranmere.

Rahul Dravid is my Star Cement partners with Dimapur FC idol, says Ashton Agar

DiMApUR, SEpTEMbER 26 (MExN): Star Cement was officially declared as the official partners of Dimapur United FC on September 26 at the DDSC stadium, Dimapur. Shouvik Chakraborty, General Manager Sales for Star Cement stated that Star cement will be supporting the cause

and that they are very happy to be part of Dimapur United Football Club.

In the Speech of CEO for Dimapur FC, Kevigho Zhimomi said, “as the motto of the star cement stand for solid settings and Dimapur United stands solely for it.” He added, “we must stand firm in making our Nagaland a place of Sports

lovers.” He also thanked the star cements team for their kind gesture in helping them in officially sponsoring the team. He further thanked the NPL management in organizing the Nagaland Premier League. The programme was hosted by a group of fans of Dimapur United Football Club.

Arsenal’s young guns beat WBA

LoNDoN, SEpTEMbER 26 (AGENCiES): Arsenal’s agonising wait for silverware has stretched to eight years but Arsène Wenger’s unwavering faith in youth could ultimately produce a trophy.

This was another experiment in his grand vision for the future and included moments of promise and frustration in equal measure as his youngsters attempted to prove Wenger does have strength in depth after all. But, ultimately, Wenger’s hopes of using the Capital One Cup as a potential route to a trophy this season remain alive after Nacho Monreal finally settled an eventful evening with the decisive penalty to set up a home tie with Chelsea. Whether Wenger would have fielded a starting XI containing a sizeable contingent nurtured at London Colney without injuries to Theo Walcott, Alex OxladeChamberlain and Santi Cazorla is debatable, but this performance still offered an intriguing glimpse into the future, regardless of whether Wenger is around.

Serge Gnabry, Thomas Eisfeld, Ryo Miyaichi and Isaac Hayden were given rare auditions but it was Monreal, one of the Arsenal's Ryo Miyaichi is challenged by West Bromwich Albion's Steven Reid, left, during elder statesmen at 27, who provided the their English League Cup, Third round match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, England, final telling contribution.

“I’m very proud because we played Wednesday, Sept. 25. (AP Photo)

many young players but they showed they are good and can fight as well,” said Wenger.

“I decided to go for young players on penalties and they coped well with the pressure.

“It’s always good for them to know they can win when you think you’re dead. If you dig deep and are rewarded, that’s an important lesson for a young player.” It was not all about relative unknowns, however. Mikel Arteta made his first start of the season following a thigh injury while Nicklas Bendtner returned for his first Arsenal appearance since August 2011.

Bendtner must have thought he had played his last game for the club but an aborted loan move to Crystal Palace earlier this month has given him another opportunity to display the talents he has not been shy to tell everyone about for years.

The confident Dane later coolly converted his spot kick.

This was a fifth successive defeat against Arsenal for West Bromwich Albion and they will entertain a drastically different Wenger team when they meet again in the Premier League a week on Sunday.

Steve Clarke’s team were strangely subdued in the early stages, four days after administering the last rites for Paolo Di Canio’s reign of terror at Sunderland.

DiMApUR, SEpTEMbER 26 (MExN): 442 Management has clarified that the opening fixture in Mokokchung Matchday 1 was deferred due to technical reasons and miscommunication between concerned parties. The NPL Management agreed as disclosed by MDFA that the official letter and intimation for the detailment of referees was not done or received and hence officially could not release the Mokokchung Referees to officiate in the opening fixture of NPL at Mokokchung.

“We regret and apologise that the Mokokchung fans missed out the first opening matchday due to the failure in communication however all other matches will continue as scheduled,” it stated. The MDFA trophy has been a stalwart tournament in the district of Mokokchung and will continue to do so because we see the passion and effort put in by the officials of the MDFA and 442 Management based on its core principles of developing football is willing to give all support and assistance if required wholeheartedly, it added.

The new schedule has been brought about with a time sharing module between MDFA and NPL that would best suit both parties and the Mokokchung football fans. The management called upon fans and football lovers of Mokokchung to understand that what regretfully happened has nothing to do with disrupting the principles of the beautiful game. “Whether it is the MDFA trophy or NPL, We are all here to develop football and we will continue to do so with your support and love. The amount of work and effort put in is to be appreciated and on its 19th year NPL is here to give all our support and appreciation,” it stated.

Mary Kom joins hands with PETA

NEW DELHi, SEpTEMbER 26 (pTi): Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom has joined the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in promoting its humane-education programme, Compassionate Citizen. As part of the initiative, the Olympic bronze-medallist has written a letter to the education ministers of states and union territories across India requesting that the programme, be incorporated into the official curriculum of schools in the region for children ages 8 to 12. In the letter, Mary Kom points out that violence against animals by children is often an early sign of future acts of violence against humans.

"One of the best ways to knock out cruelty to animals is to teach compassion to young people", Mary Kom wrote. "Animals need us in their corner. With violence seemingly all around us, it is more important than ever that we teach lessons of respect and kindness in the classroom." PETA claimed that 'Compassionate Citizen' has been voluntarily used in more than 15,000 private and government schools and has reached more than three million children across India. The Animal Welfare Board of India -- a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment and Forests -- has also asked the state and union territory education ministers to incorporate Compassionate Citizen into their official curriculum, PETA said.

U-16 Indian team shock Lebanon 4-1

KUWAiT CiTy, SEpTEMbER 26 (iANS): India shocked a superior Lebanon 4-1 at the Sabah Al-Salem Stadium here in the U-16 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qualifiers. The Indian team, mostly comprising U-15 boys from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) regional academies, took the lead in the ninth through Nuruddin, who struck the top corner of the net even as rival goalkeeper Mohamad Taha attempted an acrobatic save, here late Wednesday night. Nuruddin was also influential in setting up the second goal in the 17th minute. He went past Jean Sakr on the right flank and sent a cross into the rival box for an onrushing Bedashor Singh to head it in. Nuruddin was the live-wire upfront and was in the thick of action again in the 37th minute as the ball bounced a bit awkwardly in front of him after a Jerry Lalrinzuala centre down the left. An unmarked Nuruddin was about to tap it in but the ball, agonisingly, sailed over.

India went into the interval with a 2-0 lead. It could have been more, given the domination and penetration. Post resumption, Deependra Singh Negi was brought in for Kharlukhi. Nuruddin hadn't had enough till then. In the 53rd minute, even as the entire midfield with three subtle touches moved from side to the other, Nuruddin tried to finish it off form the top of the box.

But this time Taha managed to palm it away even as it menacingly was drifting away from him. Lebanon did pull one back in the 58th minute through Ali Kharoubi, possibly in their sole attack during the match when he put it past a diving Dheeraj Singh. India hit back harder - pumping in two in the next seven minutes. The tireless Anirudh Thapa scored the third after Bedashwor, playing an one-two with Prosenjit Chakraborty had put Thapa in the clear. And then Bedashwor scored his second, four minutes later, with his sudden burst of speed as he sneaked in between the two rival central defenders who were kept guessing all throughout the match. The rest of the match, Lebanon chased; so much so, that even under the lights and with the cool breeze blowing across, their steam ran out fast.

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indsay Lohan's estranged half-sister has spent $25,000 on plastic surgery to look like 'The Canyons' actress. Ashley Horn, who discovered she is the biological daughter of Lindsay's father, Michael Lohan, after he took a paternity test last November, has dyed her hair red and recently underwent five procedures, including a nose job, to try to look more like her famous older sibling at the height of her fame.

She told In Touch Weekly magazine: ''I've gotten rhinoplasty, a bit of refinement underneath my cheeks and jawline, some fat injected into my chin and some fat injected into my upper cheeks.'' She added: ''My goal was to look like Lindsay in her good days, when she was around 18, 19 years old.'' Ashley, 18, thinks she is more at-

ctor Richard Gere and his wife Carey Lowell have separated and are planning on divorcing.

According to New York Post the couple, who have been married for 11 years and have a 13-year-old son together, have 'been spending time apart for quite some time.' It's thought the pair made the decision due to their different lifestyles because while the 64-yearold heartthrob likes the quiet life, his former Bond girl wife, 52, is more of a fan of ‘socialising with other bigwigs’.

A source told the paper: ‘They have a place in Bedford [NY], and he likes it because it’s quiet and he likes the solitude. ‘She likes being in North Haven in the limelight. They live next door to Jimmy Buffett and his family, and they’re good friends.’ The couple, who tied the knot in the November 2002 after being together for seven years, haven’t been photographed together since the beginning of the year– the last time was at the Golden Globes in January.

Since they have been together the actor - who is thought to worth around 45 million dollars - and his wife have purchased a 12,000 square foot property which is believed to be worth 65 million dollars.

Soon after his secret wedding the star spoke to the Daily Mail, revealing his love and adoration for his model wife. He said: 'She's changed my life. And marriage does have meaning, if you do it from your heart. It

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Despite wanting to resemble Lindsay, Ashley insists she is nothing like the

actress, who completed 90-days of court-ordered treatment in rehab at the end of July. She said: ''I'm not Lindsay. I wasn't raised in that family. I don't drink, do drugs or party. I like being a responsible person.''

Victoria Beckham partners with Skype to tell fashion journey

ictoria Beckham has teamed up with web video chat service Skype to tell her fashion journey in a new format.

The designer will allow fans a brand new insight into her creative process via the web video chat service and give audiences the opportunity to engage directly with her and her design team, reported Contactmusic.

A launch has been confirmed for this Autumn and the company said they are thrilled about their new partnership. The company post read, In just five short years, Victoria Beckham and her team have built a hugely successful inter-

national fashion brand.

A journey which Skype is proud to have played a part in enabling.

Skype will bring the story of a driven designer and businesswoman to life in a groundbreaking storytelling format, as well as offer inspiration to fashion enthusiasts, aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs.

We`re thrilled to be a part of the Victoria Beckham story, and look forward to sharing it with you soon.

This is the first move into fashion by Skype and the new venture comes after Victoria revealed she often uses its video services to conduct importance conference calls.

page on the popular social networking site.

Fans can download the ‘Krrish 3’ emoticons in their chat window for free through the following steps 1. Open your chat window and click on the Smiley shown at the bottom.

2. Click on the basket that comes up when you click the smiley button.

3. In the sticker store, scroll down for ‘Krrish 3’ stickers and click on the `Free` button in green.

Directed by Rakesh Roshan, ‘Krrish 3’ is the third film in the franchise that began with ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ in 2003. Due for release Nov 4, it also features Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Vivek Oberoi.

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is a milestone for us both.'

The couple met in 1995, after Gere's divorce from supermodel Cindy Crawford, who he was married to from 1991-1995. After a sustained silence regarding the relationship, he finally opened up to the Mail, saying: 'It's time to tell the world that I am happier, more open and relaxed than I have ever been in my life. I asked her to marry me three years ago, but we have only just got around to doing it.

'I could never figure out how to do it, what with my family, her family and all the moving around we do on our jobs. In the end, we took our kids [Lowell has a daughter by her first marriage], a couple of friends and just did it. 'We are adults who have been through marriage before and do not take it lightly.

I felt married from the moment I met her, to tell the truth. But to take that extra step is the biggest stride imaginable. I have no problems with this one at all.'

Carey Lowell has been married three times. Her first husband was fashion photographer John Stember, to whom she was married from 1984-1988. A year later she married actor Griffin Dunne from and has a daughter in her twenties, Hannah Dunne, from that marriage. The former actress starred alongside Timothy Dalton in Bond movie Licence to Kill Bond in 1989 playing Pam Bouvier. A spokesperson for Richard has declined to comment.

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Public voting line are open till October 3 and counting will be done on October 4.Public voting outlets include: Dimapur: Popular bakery,Archies cards shop, school Of Music & Art purana bazaar; Kohima Lineage enterprise opp NST Bus

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The show will be telecast in Dimapur through City Cable Network on Monday and Friday at 5pm. Global chapter will telecast the show every Monday to Friday at 5pm.

upermodel Kate Moss is reportedly recording a song with her rocker husband Jamie Hince for her family and friends. The 39-year-old model is recording the track to make her milestone 40th birthday in January more memorable, reported Daily Star. Kate really wanted to mark the milestone birthday by recording the track and playing it at the big party she`ll be having.

Kate`s working on the song at the moment with husband Jamie Hince. It`s shaping up to be a rocky number about her iconic career. It`s just for friends and family, though. She wouldn`t release the song, the source

added. If the song turns out to be interesting, she may record more. But if it`s good, she said it may prompt her

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File - In this Feb. 6, 2012, file photo, tennis player Novak Djokovic, right, arrives with his girlfriend Jelena Ristic for the Laureus World Sports Awards in London. No. 1-ranked Djokovic and six-time major champion is engaged to longtime girlfriend Ristic, according to his Twitter account. On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, Djokovic tweeted a photo of Ristic kissing him on the cheek and wrote: "Meet my fiance and future wife." (AP Photo)

LOS ANGeLeS, SepteMbeR 26 (ReuteRS): Novak Djokovic, the world's top-ranked tennis player, announced via social media on Wednesday that he was engaged to marry his longtime girlfriend, Jelena Ristic.

"Meet my fiance (sic) and future wife," Djokovic, 26, said in a tweet that linked to a photo of the Serbian-born tennis star being kissed by his fiancee, also a Serb. "So happy! Thank you for the wonderful wishes #NoleFam and friends!" Ristic is well-known to tennis fans as a fashionable and enthusiastic presence at Djokovic's matches and is director of his charitable foundation. Djokovic became a top-10 player on the ATP tour in 2007 but was overshadowed for several years by Roger Federer, the so-called Swiss Maestro, considered by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time, and Spaniard Rafael Nadal.

But in 2011 Djokovic surged past both men to claim the number 1 ranking by putting together one of the best seasons in the sport's modern era, winning the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open and losing only six matches. Though Federer briefly reclaimed the No. 1 spot after winning Wimbledon in 2012, Djokovic has held it for most of the past two years. Earlier this month he lost to Nadal in the finals of the U.S. Open. Djokovic, who credits his rise to the top of his sport in part thanks to a gluten-free diet, in August released an autobiographical book about his nutrition and training regime, titled "Serve to Win."

Martina Hingis accused of assaulting husband

Ronaldo rescues Real with late penalty MADRID, SepteMbeR 26 (ReuteRS): An unconvincing Real Madrid needed a controversial Cristiano Ronaldo penalty deep into stoppage time to snatch a 2-1 win at promoted Elche on Wednesday that kept them hard on the heels of La Liga leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The Portugal forward smashed home a free kick to put Real ahead in the 51st minute against a plucky Elche side before substitute Richmond Boakye looked to have secured a point when he headed past Diego Lopez in the 91st minute. There was more drama to come, however, as Real won a final corner and the referee pointed to the penalty spot after Pepe tangled with midfielder Carlos Sanchez in the area. Television replays showed the pair grappling with each other before tumbling together to the floor and the Elche players' fury with the decision appeared justified. However, as the match ticked into its 96th minute, Ronaldo calmly struck the ball into the corner for his sixth goal in six matches this term.

"Anyone who watched the game can decide why Madrid won, it's very clear," Elche captain Jose Albacar said in an interview with Spanish television broadcaster Canal Plus. "We are going away with the feeling that a match has been stolen from us that we could have drawn against a very good team," he added.

the match as a "comedy film".

Pique's Tweet prompted a scathing response from Real coach Carlo Ancelotti, who told a news conference the Spain international should "focus on playing rather than talking". The victory put Real on 16 points, two behind Barca and Atletico, who are the only teams with a perfect six wins in six games this season.

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal drives the ball followed by Elche's Carlos Alberto Sanchez Moreno during their La Liga soccer match at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013. (AP Photo)

Real's late winner was desperately hard on Elche, who created the clearer chances in the first half and refused to throw in the towel even after going be-

hind against a club which dwarfs them in wealth and prestige. Their entire squad is worth less than half the world record 100 million euros Real paid for

Wales winger Gareth Bale this month and their budget of 6 million last season is dwarfed by Real's of more than half a billion.

Post-match coverage was

dominated by the late penalty decision and Barca's Spain centre back Gerard Pique joined the debate by posting an ironic comment on Twitter in which he referred to

Troubled Start Valencia's troubled start continued when they again played poorly and had to rely on a scuffed Jonas effort in the fourth minute of added time to secure a 1-0 win at Granada in the earlier kickoff. Valencia's preparations for the match in Andalucia were disrupted after their France defender Adil Rami criticised coach Miroslav Djukic in a radio interview, labelled his team mates "sycophants" and was sent home.

Djukic's players turned in an error-strewn and toothless performance against a Granada side that flirted with relegation last season, barely mustering a shot on target until substitute Sergio Canales sprinted clear on the left and crossed for Jonas to bundle the ball into the net. Valencia are seventh on nine points from six matches and Wednesday's performance will do little to ease the pressure on Serb Djukic, a former Valencia player who took over from Ernesto Valverde at the end of last season.

14TH NSF MARTYRS' MEMORIAL TROPHY 2013

Ablazer’s, Capital College, Tyrant’s, St. Joseph’s college win

lie Kire, Razoulhoulie Sote and Keneingunyu Rutsa contributed a goal each for Ablazer’s FC in the 29th, 53rd and 69th minute.

Khruneito Chuzho netted a lone goal for Utd.BB FC in 71 minutes.

Capital College of Hr.Edu downed Sphinx FC 2-1. The winning goal for Capital College Our Correspondent came through Nikiye and Kohima | September 26 SEPTEMBER 27 MATCHES Shurhozelie in 22nd and 70th minutes. Kevisekho Ablazer’s FC, Capital Col1st match-10 am contributed a goal for lege of Higher EducaEureka Club vrs Gideon FC Sphinx FC in 64 minutes. tion, Tyrant’s FC and St. 2nd match-11.30 am In the 3rd match, Joseph’s College today Sepfuzou FC vrs Orion FC Tyrant’s FC thrashed registered win in their 3rd match-1 pm respective matches and Punachu utd.FC vrs Marvels Utd.FC Nevuus FC 3-0. Novito Sale contributed two moved into second round 4th macth-2.30 pm goals while Vilhouvoto at the ongoing 14th ediSansa Ukhrul vrs 4th NAP FC Sale added another goal tion of NSF Martyrs Mefor Tyrant’s. morial Trophy 2013 here St.Joseph’s College edged out Inpui Naga at the Kohima Local Ground under the aegis Warriors Mnp 2-0 in the last match. Paul of Angami Students’ Union.

Ablazer’s FC defeated Utd. Blood Brothers Magh netted both the goals for St. Joseph’s FC 3-1 in the first match of the day. Kevisa- College in 31st and 70th minutes.

St.Joseph College teams in green and Inpui Naga Warriors Mnp in red jersey.

NAGALAND PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHDAY 3 Barak FC vs Sangpang FC Kick-off: 10 am Venue: DDSC Stadium, Dimapur

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GeNevA, SepteMbeR 26 (AFp): The husband of former tennis champ Martina Hingis has accused his wife and mother-in-law of assaulting him and has left Switzerland fearing for his life, the Blick daily reported Thursday. Police in the northern Swiss canton of Schwyz confirmed to AFP that Thibault Hutin was in the process of filing a complaint following an incident at the couple's apartment in the village of Feusisberg. The 27-year-old French equestrian had talked to police on Tuesday about "serious problems" at his home Monday evening, police spokesman David Mynall told AFP. "He has started the process of filing a complaint, but it hasn't been finished yet," he said, not specifying the nature of the incident or who the complaint was being filed against. Hutin, however, told Blick that his 32-year-old wife, the former world number one, her mother and her mother's boyfriend had "beaten and scratched" him.

The boyfriend had also struck him in the head with a DVD player, he said, adding that he was so "terrified" he had fled to Paris. "I'm really afraid. What will be next, a bullet?" he asked in the interview. Hingis, the winner of five Grand Slam singles titles, came back from six years of retirement in July this year to play doubles. Hingis, who could not be immediately reached for comment, was reportedly in Tokyo to take part in a 30th anniversary celebration for the WTA tournament. She had originally been set to take part in the Pan Pacific Open women's tennis tournament in Tokyo this week, but withdrew for "personal reasons," organisers said earlier this month.

Barak FC won their second successive game after another solid performance against United Redskins on Wednesday. The defending champions are in blistering form having banged in 7 goals in two outings and they will aim for another outright win when they host Sangpang FC at the weekend. Sangpang FC lost their first game of the season after going down 2-0 against Veda FC in Mokokchung. A difficult away game awaits them on Matchday 3 and they will be motivated to put up a good show against a powerful Barak FC side.

Dimapur United vs Dynamic FC Kick-off: 12 pm Venue: DDSC Stadium, Dimapur

Dimapur United lost out narrowly to rivals Kohima Komets on Wednesday and they will look to turn their fortunes around when they take on Dynamic FC in Saturday’s Dimapur derby. DUFC need to get maximum points out of this game as they look to keep up with their rivals and mount a challenge for the title.

Dynamic FC suffered their second consecutive defeat of the season after losing to Zonipang SA on matchday 2. They need to overcome this bad start to the season and start performing on a consistent basis to achieve better results.

FC Naga Tornadoes vs Kohima Komets Kick-off: 2 pm Venue: DDSC Stadium, Dimapur.

FC Naga Tornadoes picked up

their first win of the season against Doyang FC in Kohima. They face Kohima Komets, who are in top form after winning both their first two games without conceding a goal. FCNT will be brimming with confidence after that thumping win on Wednesday and they certainly have the ability to test Kohima Komets. KK, despite playing with only ten men in the second half, beat a very strong Dimapur United side. They look a very balanced side and are undoubtedly one of the teams to beat this season.

Zonipang SA vs United Redskins Kick-off: 2 pm Venue: Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung.

Zonipang SA comes into the match after a resounding win over Dynamic FC away at Dimapur. The Mokokchung outfit, backed up by a huge crowd support will use the home conditions to their advantage and seize the initiative when they host United Redskins.

United Redskins will attempt to register their first win after losing to Barak FC in Dimapur on Wednesday. Despite getting nothing out of the match, URFC Doyang FC vs Veda FC impressed playing against an experiKick-off: 2:pm enced and organized Barak FC, and Venue: IG Stadium, Kohima. they will be eager to put in a similar Doyang FC remains without a performance expecting a positive repoint after two games into the season sult this time. and they will be looking to avoid a 3rd Th consecutive defeat when they take Saturday, 29 September BARAK FC vs SANGPANG FC on debutants Veda FC on Saturday.

(Dimapur) Doyang have displayed good perforDIMAPUR UNITED FC vs mances in patches but they need to be DYNAMIC FC (Dimapur) more consistent as they look for their first points of the season. Veda FC are FC NAGA TORNADOES vs KOHIMA KOMETS (Dimapur) on a good run winning their first two games in their debut NPL season. Rid- DOYANG FC vs VEDA FC (Kohima) ZONIPANG SA vs UNITED REDing high on confidence, Veda FC will SKINS FC (Mokokchung) be eager to keep the winning momentum going when they clash with the NPL Pundits Blue Assassins.

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